TIME Magazine: Worshippers in India and Nepal commemorated the birth of deity Lord Krishna during the Janmashtami festival.
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There are many statements about the festive days in connection with Krishna’s different activities. One of these festive days is Janmastami, the day of Krishna’s birth. This Janmastami day is the most opulent festival day for the devotees, and it is still observed with great pomp in every Hindu house in India. Sometimes even the devotees of other religious groups take advantage of this auspicious day and enjoy the performance of the ceremony of Janmastami. Ecstatic love for Krishna is also aroused on the days of Ekadasi, which are other festive days in connection with Krishna.
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by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
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