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Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. In 2024, Krishna Janmashtami will be observed on the 26th of August.
The festival is marked by various rituals and celebrations, including fasting, singing devotional songs, and reenacting scenes from Krishna's life. Temples and homes are decorated, and devotees prepare special sweets and dishes. In many places, people participate in Dahi Handi, an event where teams form human pyramids to break a pot filled with curd, symbolizing one of Krishna's childhood pastimes.
Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, particularly in Mathura and Vrindavan, where Krishna is believed to have been born and spent his childhood. The festival is also popular among the Indian diaspora around the world.