KRISHNA ASHTAMI The Birth Anniversary of Lord Krishna The festival of Krishna Ashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the ten incarnations of Hindu Lord Vishnu. The Hindu community in Nepal celebrates this festival with lot of fanfare. Devotees of Lord Krishna observe fast, consuming only fruits and milk products. They visit temples in huge numbers to have the darshan of their lord. They take processions in the streets of the towns carrying bedecked idols and images of the Lord. Often the procession is accompanied by a band of musicians. Facts Month September Nature Hindu Festival Celebrated On 7th day of the dark lunar fortnight in August or September Reason of Celebration Birth Anniversary of Lord Krishna Special Event(s) A procession moves around the town displaying the pictures of Lord Krishna
Posted on: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 04:35:08 +0000
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