Krishna Janmashtami, a Hindu festival celebrated to commemorate Lord Krishna's birth anniversary, is being observed on September 6, 2023. Lord Krishna is revered as the soul within each human being and is known for his various feats and teachings, such as rescuing Draupadi and guiding Arjuna in the battle of Kurukshetra. The festival holds great significance for devotees, who observe fasts, offer prayers, and decorate temples with lights and flowers. Mathura, Vrindavan, and Gokul, where Lord Krishna spent his childhood, are popular pilgrimage sites during this festival.
