Sri Krishna Jayanti (Janmashtami), celebrates the birthday of Lord Krishna. In 2011, the date of Sri Krishna Jayanti in North India is August 22.
In some parts of South India and in some parts of western India it is on August 21. It is observed as Dahi Handi in Maharashtra, the formation of the huge human pyramids to break the pot hung high up. The festival is also known as Gokulashtami and Krishnashtami.
Special pujas are held in Sri Krishna Temples spread around the world and millions of people visit the shrines. Special poojas and rituals are held at midnight the time of Krishna’s birth.
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