10 Things You Should Know About Janmashtami

2. Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Bhadrapada (August–September)

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3. The festival is also known as Gokulashtami, Krishnashtami, or Krishna Jayanti

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4. On this occasion, people also stage plays depicting the life of Shree Krishna

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5. Janmashtami is also a time for merrymaking and people enjoy singing and dancing

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6. The temples are decorated with flowers and festoons, and the idols of Shree Krishna are bathed and dressed in fine clothes

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7. Devotees offer prayers to Shree Krishna and seek His blessings

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8. The highlight of the festival is the Vighnaharta Puja, which is performed to remove obstacles and ensure a happy and prosperous life

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9. This festival is about Shree Krishna's message of love, compassion, and forgiveness

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10. Janmashtami is a time to celebrate the victory of good over evil and to renew one's faith in God

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