Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami, is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Observed with fervor across India and by Hindus worldwide, Janmashtami falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Shravana according to the Hindu lunar calendar, which usually corresponds to August or September in the Gregorian calendar. The festival is a vibrant and joyous occasion, marked by religious rituals, cultural performances, and communal gatherings.