Janmashtami 2025, Aug. 11 -- The festival of Janmashtami is celebrated worldwide on the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna each year. As per Hinduism, Lord Krishna, the 8th incarnation of Shri Hari, was born in the Dwapar era on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month in Rohini Nakshatra.

Lord Krishna is considered one of the most significant gods in Hinduism. He is also considered as a symbol of divinity, love, and righteousness.

Also known as 'Krishnashtami', Janmashtami, devotees celebrate the festival by naming it 'Gokulashtami', 'Ashtami Rohini', 'Srikrishna Jayanti' and 'Sree Jayanthi'.

Janmashtami is celebrated with much fervour in Mathura, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Assam and Manipur. It is also celebrated worldwide with...