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Gujarati festival

Janmashtami — જન્માષ્ટમી

janmāṣṭamī

August–September · birth of Lord Krishna

Janmashtami holds special significance in Gujarat, home to Dwarka — the legendary capital of Lord Krishna. Devotees fast through the day, and at midnight the Dwarkadhish Temple and homes across the state break the fast with prasad after the birth hour.

Greetings in Gujarati

  • જન્માષ્ટમીની શુભકામનાઓ

    janmāṣṭamīnī śubhkāmanāo

    "Happy Janmashtami!"

    universal

Customs & traditions

  • ✦Daylong fast broken at midnight
  • ✦Special rituals and fair at the Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka
  • ✦Decorating a cradle for baby Krishna at home

Traditional foods

  • માખણ મિસરી

    mākhaṇ misrī

    Butter with rock sugar — Krishna's favourite

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