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.












