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Krishna Janmashtami 2020: Janmashtami or Gokulashtami is a day of great celebrations across the country.
According to legend, Krishma was born on ashtami (eighth) in the Krishna Paksha or the new moon phase of Bhadrapada (August–September).
Krishna is also the eighth child of his patents, Devaki and Vasudeva.
Dahi Handi, one of the most popular festivities, on Janmashtami is celebrated with much cheer in Mumbai on Gokulashtami.
But this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers of Dahi Handi have cancelled the festivities.
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Mathura: Krishna Janmashtami 2020: Janmashtami or Gokulashtami is a day of great celebrations across the country.
According to legend, Krishma was born on ashtami (eighth) in the Krishna Paksha or the new moon phase of Bhadrapada (August–September).
Krishna is also the eighth child of his patents, Devaki and Vasudeva.
Dahi Handi, one of the most popular festivities, on Janmashtami is celebrated with much cheer in Mumbai on Gokulashtami.
But this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers of Dahi Handi have cancelled the festivities.
On Janmashtami, in the time of pandemic, take time out and make beautiful ‘jhankis` at home.
A ‘jhanki` is an artistic creation of a village scene that shows baby Krishna, with Yashoda in Vrindavan.