This festival is celebrated every year on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month. On this day, preparations for Janmotsav are made at many places, as if it is a child’s birthday in the house itself.
Since morning long queues of devotees can be seen at the Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura-Vrindavan. The temple has been decorated on the theme of Operation Sindoor.
Mathura sees massive security for Janmashtami with 5,000 personnel deployed. CM Yogi to offer prayers at Krishna Janmasthan. Heavy vehicles banned, strict temple checks enforced. Grand Shobha Yatra featuring folk artists marks celebrations. Special website launched for pilgrim guidance amid tight security measures.
This day is very special not only from religious but also from astrology point of view. Actually, on Janmashtami, along with Vriddhi, Sarvarth Siddhi, Amrit Siddhi Yoga is being formed.
According to religious texts, Lord Krishna is the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and after his birth on Earth, he performed many divine activities that guide people on the right path.
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