Krishna Janmashtami

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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1. What is the key scriptural references?Mahabharata, Bhagavata Purana, Gita Govinda
2. What is the prominent tradition?Vaishnavism
3. When does Krishna Janmashtami happen?It is celebrated on the eighth day of the waning moon in either the Shravana or Bhadrapada month, which usually falls in August or September.
4. Why do people fast on Krishna Janmashtami?Fasting helps purify the body and mind, making it easier to connect with the divine and feel spiritually ready.

Purna Avatar: A full incarnation of a deity, believed to possess all divine qualities.
Lunisolar Calendar: A calendar that is based on both the Moon's phases and the Sun's yearly cycle.
Kirtan: A devotional singing practice, often involving call-and-response chanting of divine names.