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| JANMASHTAMI |
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It is observed on the Ashtami day of the Shravan month according to the Hindu
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| THE STORY |
Janmashtami is celebrated on Bhadrapad Krishna
Ashtami. It was on this day that Lord Shri Krshna took birth. On this day, the
night it is Rohini Nakshatra, it is also known as Krishna Jayanti. If there is
no Rohini Nakshatra then it is plainly Janmashtami.
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On this day of Ashtami at night
devotional songs, bhajans are sung and stories related to shri Krishna’s birth
are recited and heard exactly at 12’0 clock sharp. Shri Krishna is worshipped
according to scriptural procedure and happiness, joy is expressed over his
birth.
After this before fasting is broken on the Navami day, Brahmin are offered food
and gifts. |
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