Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadra, which usually falls in August or September.

Janmashtami is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna, who is considered to be the eighth avatar of Vishnu.

Janmashtami is celebrated by fasting, praying, singing, dancing, and decorating temples and homes.

Pani puri, bhelpuri, and dahi puri are all traditional foods served on Janmashtami.

The number eight is significant in Janmashtami because Lord Krishna was born on the eighth day of the month.

Mathura is considered to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna.

Gokulashtami is the festival that celebrates the childhood of Lord Krishna.

Garba is the dance that is performed during Janmashtami.

Laddu, jalebi, and gulab jamun are all sweets that are distributed during Janmashtami.

Abhishek, snan, and jalabhishek are all rituals that are performed during Janmashtami where a baby Krishna is bathed in milk.

Dwarkashtami is the festival that celebrates the death of Lord Krishna.

Vrindavan is the city where Lord Krishna spent his childhood.

Lord Krishna was born on the banks of the Yamuna river.

Lord Krishna killed the demons Kamsa, Putana, and Bakasura.

Lord Krishna used the Kaumodaki Mace to kill Kamsa.