Sri Krishna Janmashtami or ಕ್ರಿಷ್ಣಷ್ಟಮಿ

also known as Gokulashtami, is the birthday of one of the most popular deities of Hinduism, Lord Sri Krishna.

In 2009, the date of Janmashtami, popularly known as Krishnashtami, is August 14. Smartha Sects celebrate the Janmashtami in 2009 on August 13 and Vaishnava sects celebrate the Krishnashtami on August 14.

Lord Krishna was born on the Astami thithi (eighth day) in Krishna paksha during the month of Shravan (August – September). Lord Krishna’s Nakshatra or the birth star is Rohini. The main objective or the aim of Krishna’s birth was to demolish the demon Kansa and his evil acts. Kansa is Krishna’s maternal uncle.