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Janmashtami, Hindu festival celebrating the birth of the god Krishna (the eighth child of his mother, Devaki) on the eighth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada. The occasion is observed especially in Mathura and Vrindavan (Brindaban), the scenes of Krishna’s childhood and early youth.

Janmashtami, Hindu festival celebrating the birth (janma) of the god Krishna on the eighth (ashtami) day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada (August–September). The number eight has another significance in the Krishna legend in that he is the eighth child of his mother, Devaki. The occasion is observed especially in Mathura and Vrindavan (Brindaban), the scenes of Krishna’s childhood and early youth. On the preceding day, devotees keep a vigil and fast until midnight, the tradi...

Learn the history and significance of the Hindu festival, how the holiday is traditionally celebrated, and find out the date and time of Janmashtami in 2022.