Which festival is celebrated as the birth of Lord Krishna?

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  1. Janmashtami
  2. Navratri
  3. Diwali
  4. Ganesh Chaturthi

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Option 1 : Janmashtami
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The correct answer is Janmashtami.

Key Points

  • Janmashtami is celebrated on the 8th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada(Aug-Sept).
  • Dahi Handi ritual is related to Janmashtami.
  • The main teachings of lord Krishna is in The Gita which is a part of The Mahabharata.
  • Rohini Nakshatra is related to the birth of Lord Krishna.

Additional Information

  • Navratri is a festival celebrated over 9 days honoring the 9 forms of Goddesses Durga.
  • There are mainly 2 important Navratri's in a year, Sharada Navratri(sept-oct) and Chaitra Navratri(Mar-Apr).
  • Diwali is known as "Festival of Lights". Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists all celebrate Diwali for different reasons.
  • Diwali is celebrated on the New Moon of Kartika month(Oct-Nov).
  • Dhanteras is associated with Diwali.
  • Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as "Vinayaka Chaturthi".
  • Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the 4th day of Bhadrapada(Aug-Sept).
  • This festival lasts for 10 days, Visarjan is a term related to Ganesh Chaturthi.
  • Ganesh Chaturthi is most important festival of Maharashtra.
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