| This is the birthday of Lord Krishna,
the eighth Divine Incarnation. It falls on the 8th day
of the dark half of the month of Bhadrapada
(August-September). This is one of the greatest of all
Hindu festivals. Lord Krishna was born at midnight. A
twenty-four hour fast is observed on this day, which is
broken at midnight. Temples are decorated for the
occasion. Kirtans are sung, bells are rung, the conch is
blown, and Sanskrit hymns are recited in praise of Lord
Krishna. At Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna,
special spiritual gatherings are organised at this time.
Pilgrims from all over India attend these festive
gatherings.
The Lord appeared when the moon entered the house of
Vrishabha at the constellation of the star Rohini, on
Wednesday, the 8th day of the second fortnight of the
month of Sravana, which corresponds to the month of
Bhadrapada Krishnapaksha according to the
Barhaspatyamana, in the year of Visvavasu, 5,172 years
ago (from 1945), which means 3227 B.C.
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