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Janmashtami 2018

Date: 
Monday, September 3, 2018

Janamashtami is the commemoration of the birth of the Krishna.

It embodies a celebration of Lord Krishna's timeless message of renunciation of fruits for action.

Decorated and colourful Jhulas are hung in courtyards of temples and houses in honour of Lord Krishna on the day.

Includes Ras Lila and Dahi Handi celebrations. Rasa lila is the dramatic enactments of the life of Krishna, whilst the Dahi Handi celebration marks Lord Krishna's mischievous side.

Estimated to be celebrated by 100's of millions of people worldwide.

It has a moveable date each year.

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