Krishna was the 8th child of Vasudeva and Devaki. He was born in the 8th dark night (Krishna Paksha) of Shravan month in a prison cell in Mathura. This day is celebrated as “Krishna Jayanthi” or “Janmashtami”. His birthplace is known as “Krishna Janmabhoomi”.Krishna is believed to be the eight avatar, or incarnation, of Vishnu.
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