What is the story behind Krishna Janmashtami?

According to Hindu mythology, Krishna, the human incarnation of Lord Vishnu, was born on this day to destroy Mathura’s demon king, Kansa, the brother of Krishna’s virtuous mother, Devaki. This year Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on Monday, August 30.

What is Krishna Janmashtami and why is it celebrated?

The Krishna Janmashtami celebration, also known as Gokul Janmashtami in India, celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Dance-drama re-enactments of Lord Krishna’s life, prayers, night vigils, and fasting are all part of the celebrations.

Why is Krishna Janmashtami celebrated 2 days?

It is the day when people start their preparation for the celebration of the Lord Krishan birth. According to the legends, Lord Krishna was the incarnation of Vishnu, who was born in dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada in Mathura.

Who started Krishna Janmashtami?

Eastern and Northeastern India. Janmashtami is widely celebrated by Hindu Vaishnava communities of eastern and northeastern India. The widespread tradition of celebrating Krishna in these regions is credited to the efforts and teachings of 15th and 16th century Sankardeva and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

What is Krishna story?

Krishna was the son of Vasudeva and Devaki but, when his maternal uncle Kamsa, the wicked king of Mathura, tried to kill him, he was smuggled across the Yamuna River to Gokula and raised by the leader of the cowherds, Nanda and his wife Yashoda.

How old is Lord Krishna?

God Shri Krishna lived 125 years, 08 months and 07 days on this Earth. God Shri Krishna was 8th Incarntion of God Vishnu, was born in BCE 3228. We are now in A.D. 2016.

Why is Krishna blue in colour?

While fighting the snake, Krishna was exposed to the snake’s venom that made his skin blue in colour. However, many also believe that within Krishna there lay a cosmic strength that is invisible to mortal eyes. Hence, his body appears blue in colour.