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Krishna: Eighth Avatar of Lord Vishnu
[Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare]
This year we are celebrating Sri Krishna Janmashtami on August 19, 2022. Krishna: Eighth Avatar of Lord Vishnu is beloved and most famous Hindu Mythological Avatar. Eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu is most beloved and most famous embodiment and epitome of love and Peace!
Lord SriKrishna is considered Eighth Avatar of lord Vishnu and this year His Birth Anniversary is being celebrated on August 19, 2022 in All over India in month of Bhadrapada. This auspicious day is also called as Gokulashtami or Sri Krishna Janmashtami.
It is a great Hindu festival celebrated throughout India with great Pomp and Show. North Indian house hold display different scenes from birth and growing years of Lord Krishna by decorating miniatures related to his life history. People celebrate by Pooja ritual at the midnight depicting His birth.
The Birth and childhood form of Lord Krishna is celebrated on this very day! Holy Prasad is prepared out of Shuddha Ghee, Milk and Yogurt and dry fruits, Ganges Water, Honey and Basil Leaves (Osimum sanctum).