Lord Krishna, an Avatar of Lird Vishnu, was born exactly at the stroke of midnight. Lord Krishna took birth to kill Kansa, the wicked king of Mathura.
FILE - A view of the decorated Sri Krishna Janmasthan temple in Mathura. PTI
FILE - A view of the decorated Sri Krishna Janmasthan temple in Mathura. PTI
Though Krishna Janmashtami is being observed on August 18, the Janmashtami tithi (timing) begins on 5.55 pm on August 17 and ends on 6.06am on Monday.
No grains should be consumed during Krishna Janmashtami fasting until the fast is broken on next day after Sunrise.
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