| Janma means 'birth' and ashtami means the 'eighth day'. The eighth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadra (August/September), is celebrated as Krishna Janmashtami. It commemorates the birth of Krishna, who was born to kill Kansa, the evil king of Mathura. This festival is very popular in Hinduism. According to legends, Krishna was born at midnight. The festival is a community celebration, and people visit Krishna temples, which are specially decorated and lit for the occasion. |
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