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The birth of Krishna, Hindu god, is celebrated annually on Janmashtami. In India, August or September marks the celebration of Lord Krishna's birthday, which is celebrated with great fervour and zeal. In the Hindu calendar, this celebration takes place on Ashtami of Krishna Paksh, the eighth day of the dark fortnight. Some devotees consider Lord Krishna to be the most potent incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the supreme spiritual being. Before 5,200 years ago, his birth took place in the city of Mathura. Thus, the city of Mathura was gi... more