Janmashtami
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The birth of Krishna at midnight on the eighth day of the dark half of Bhadrapada. Mathura and Vrindavan celebrate for days; in Maharashtra teams form human pyramids to break the dahi handi.
FestivalAll India
| Where | All of India; Mathura and Vrindavan; Dahi Handi in Maharashtra |
|---|---|
| When | Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami (August–September) |
| Next date | 25 August 2027 |
What people do
- Fasting until midnight, bhajans and jhankis.
- Dahi Handi.
Significance
Krishna's life and teachings.