2018 Krishna Janmashtami: Janmashtami marks the birth anniversary of one of the most worshiped Hindu gods – Lord Krishna. Celebrated with great fervor in India and abroad, it is observed on the eighth day of the month of Bhadra, as per the Hindu Calendar.

Lord Krishna was believed to be born on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Bhadrapada (August – September), according to the Hindu calendar. He is considered to be the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. In Sanskrit, the ‘eighth day’ translates to ‘Ashtami’.

Happy Krishna Janamashtami Jay Shree Krishna.