Answer any five of the following questions :- 1. What is Krishna Janmashtami and why is it celebrated ? 2. Is Krishna Janmashtami the same as Krishna Jayanthi ? 3. Tell me the story of Janmashtami.(atleast 60 words) 4. How did Lord Krishna, a simple cowherd from Gokul, kill Kamsa or Kansa, the powerful king of Mathura ? 5. What is the deeper meaning of Janmashtami ? 6. How do people celebrate Janmashtami. 7. Is there a tradition of fasting on Janmashtami ? 8. Is there any connection between Janamashtami and Rakshabandhan ?
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1 Krishna Janmashtami, also known simply as Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. ... It is an important festival, particularly in the Vaishnavism tradition of Hinduism.
2 Gokula Ashtami (Janmashtami or Sri Krishna Jayanti) celebrates the birthday of Krishna. Gokulashtami is celebrated with great fervor in South India.In Kerala, people celebrate on September according to the Malayalam calendar. ... The festival is celebrated in the evening as Krishna was born at midnight.
5 Also known as Krishna Janmashtami and Gokulashtami, this day is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna. According to the legends, the eighth son of Devki, Lord Krishna was born on the 8th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada (August-September).
7 Many people observe a fast on Janmashtami, allowing themselves only one meal the day before. Those who are fasting are not permitted to ingest grains, therefore they follow the Falahar diet, which consists of just fruits and water. Breaking the fast, or Parana, should be done at the correct time.
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