Why is Krishna Janmashtami Celebrated? Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the birth of Lord Krishna. He was the right incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is said that Lord Krishna was born on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the eighth month of Bhadrapada (August-September) hence, every year krishna janmashtami is celebrated on this day. He was born to destroy evil forces and save dharma. He was born in a prison cell at Mathura during a time when his kansa, who was a demon ruled on the Mathura city. Devotees of Lord Krishna celebrate this holy day with great enthusiasm in Mathura and Vrindavan. The rituals consist of fasting, singing bhajans (devotional songs) and acting scenes about the youth of......See More