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How to Reach for Janmashtami in Dwarka

An annual Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna

How to Reach for Janmashtami in Dwarka

If you are planning your visit to Dwarka, Gujrat somewhere around July or August month of the year you may witness the Janmashtami in Dwarka.

The birthday of lord Krishna has celebrated like none other festival as Dwarka once belong to Lord Krishna. Dwarkadhish name is also given to the city in the name of Lord Krishna. The celebration is considered as the biggest on the particular festival across the country. The whole city is covered with beautiful sights and each temple is given a new look with lights and decoration.

As the birthday of lord Krishna is celebrated at late night so the city is active until the mid night and everyone is roaming around to enjoy the atmosphere. From streets to every single house have made their own ‘Jhakia’-a small decoration with toys for Lord Krishna. Being the Devbhoomi the city is fully covered with the essence of the religious and prosperous essence of local culture. At midnight most of the people gather at Dwarkadhish temple as t Lord’s Krishna temple to celebrate his birthday together.

In order witness the Janmashtami festival in Dwarka you need to visit the city in between July to August. The Janmashtami falls every year wither in July month or August according to the Hindu calendar so first confirm the before planning your vacation.

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    1.2 hours

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    16.0 hours

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    26.0 hours
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    10.0 hours

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    8.0 hours

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As per the Hindu calendar, the Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in Shraavana month every year. It overlaps with the month of August or September.

The entire city celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna like no other place. The place comes alive with folk dances, bhajans, and overnight processions.

Absolutely. There are a lot of devotees in Dwarka during this festival so make sure you make arrangements in advance.

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