Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. It’s a major festival in India, especially in the northern and western regions.

On this day, devotees decorate their homes with colorful lights and flowers. They fast and perform pujas (prayers) to worship Lord Krishna. The festival is marked by bhajans (devotional songs), dance, and plays depicting the life and teachings of Krishna.

One of the most popular traditions is the Dahi Handi, where teams of people try to climb a pyramid to reach a pot of curd hung high above. This symbolizes Krishna’s childhood prank of stealing butter from the gopis (milkmaids).