When is Krishna Janmashtami 2024? Know date, fasting rules and more about Janmashtami

Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, who is considered to be the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This auspicious festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion by Hindus all over the world. It falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the holy month of Bhadrapada according to the Hindu lunar calendar.