Lord Krishna is the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is a protector, philosopher, teacher and friend. Krunashtami according to the lunar calendar, is celebrated on the eighth day after the full moon during the month of Shravan. According the Gregorian calendar, it is celebrated during the months of August-September.
Janmashtami (जन्माष्टमी) is celebrated at midnight, which is believed to be the time of Krushna’s birth. Devotees fast during the day. Idols or photos of Krushna are bathed and kept in cradles, decorated with flowers. The festival is celebrated with singing of devotional songs, blowing of conch shells and Bhagvad Gita (Hindu scripture, originally in Sanskrit) recitations.
