Janmashtami 2021

Janmashtami is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. This year, Janmashtami falls on August 30th, 2021.

History

Lord Krishna was born in Mathura, India, over 5000 years ago. His birth was a divine event, and it is believed that he was sent to Earth to rid the world of evil and restore righteousness. The story of his birth and life is narrated in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, and the Bhagavata Purana.

Celebrations

Janmashtami is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India and in other parts of the world where there is a significant Hindu population. The celebrations typically involve singing and dancing, and people dress up as Lord Krishna or other characters from his life.

On the day of Janmashtami, temples are decorated with flowers and lights, and devotees fast and perform puja (worship). At midnight, which is believed to be the time of Lord Krishna's birth, special prayers are offered, and the festivities continue late into the night.

Janmashtami 2021

This year, Janmashtami falls on August 30th, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festivities may be limited in some areas, but many temples are offering online puja and other virtual events. As a programmer, you can take part in the celebrations by creating your own digital art or coding projects related to Janmashtami.

# Janmashtami 2021

Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. It falls on August 30th, 2021.

## History

Lord Krishna was born in Mathura over 5000 years ago. He was sent to Earth to restore righteousness.

## Celebrations

Janmashtami is celebrated with singing, dancing, and puja. Temples are decorated with flowers and lights. Special prayers are offered at midnight.

## Janmashtami 2021

Due to COVID-19, celebrations may be limited, but virtual events are available. As a programmer, you can create digital art or coding projects related to Janmashtami.