The festival of
Krishna Janamastami is the celebration of Krishna's
birthday. Sri Krishna was born in
'Rohini' nakshatram to King
Vasudeva and
Devaki devi on the
eighth day of the dark
fourteen days of the month Sravana. The festival always falls in
mid-August to mid September in the
Gregorian calendar. The festival is also known as Sri
Krishna Jayanti and Krishnashtmi. Janmaashtami, popularly known in
Mumbai and Pune, as Dahi Handi is celebrated with enormous zeal and
enthusiasm.Special Puja held at Sri Krishna temples
around the world.