The Hindu festival of Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on Thursday, September 6, 2023 . This important holiday marks the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the most revered deities in the Hindu faith According to Hindu legend, Krishna was born in the city of Mathura to Devaki and Vasudeva. His birth was foretold to defeat the evil King Kansa. To protect the infant Krishna, Vasudeva took him to the village of Gokul where he was raised. Krishna grew up to be a mischievous yet wise child who later became a skilled warrior. He defeated Kansa and restored peace. On Janmashtami, Hindus commemorate Krishna's birth through puja rituals, singing devotional songs, enacting scenes from Krishna's life, and preparing special festival foods. The puja vidhi involves creating a shrine decorated with flowers, offering prayers and hymns to Krishna, and distributing prasad. In some areas, temporary mandals or shrines are built to house images of Krishna. Puja Muhurat & Parana time 5250 t...