Krishna Janmashtami, commonly referred to as Janmashtami,Shree krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is a yearly Hindu festival that honors the birth of Lord Krishna, the Eighth Manifestation of Lord Bishnu. On the Eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Pakshya (Dark Fortnight) in Shrawan or Bhadra month, which coincides with August or September on the Gregorian calendar (depending on whether the calendar selects the New Moon or Full Moon day as the last day of the month), it is observed according to the Hindu Lunisolar Calendar.
At the Krishna Bhajan Mandal at Bhaktapur’s Khorhe (Hanumanghat), Lord Krishna is revered as “Jhula (Swing)” as of recent. Lord Krishna sings, chants, dances, and swings on the swing as he recalls the enjoyable times he had with the Gopinis in Brindawan. At the same time, Lord Krishna experiences sadness as he recalls the occasion of his visit to Mathura. Some followers’ eyes also begin to well up with tears at the same time. All of the devotees who have come to the program are so fed with Malpa, Haluwa, Pickles, and Vegetables. It is also celebrated that Lord Krishna was born on the eve of Krishna Janmashtami. There is a flurry of devotees who take part in this extremely fascinating and enjoyable activity.
All of the Krishna temples in Bhaktapur city dress traditionally on the day of Krishna Janmashtami as part of Krishna Puja and present their ability (Biscuits, Kisili, Noodles, Fruits,Sweets, Sugarcane, etc.)
Devotees from Bhaktapur circle the town that very day while carrying butter lamps on their heads, shoulders, and palms. This ritual is most frequently practiced by teenage boys.
