– Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu
– Observed on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada
– Celebrated on Monday, August 26th, 2024
– Traditionally observed with a 24-hour fast and a midnight feast known as “bhog”
– Also known as Gokulashtami and Shrikrishna Jayanti
– Marked by various traditions including fasting, singing devotional songs, and reenacting episodes from Krishna’s life
– PM Modi spoke to US President Joe Biden about regional and global issues, including the situation in Ukraine and safety of minorities, particularly Hindus in Bangladesh.