(Beautiful Radha Krishna Images Hd) Lord Krishna is one of the most powerful incarnation of Hindu dharma . Janmashtami is celebrated on the occasion of the birth of Lord Sri Krishna . People keep fast till 12.00 midnight in order to show devotion to Lord Krishna . It is believed that Lord Krishna took birth to fight with the evil powers that existed on the earth . Lord Krishna is believed to be the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu . Krishna’s birth is often considered as the end of the miserable lives of people of Mathura who were under the rule of Kansa . It is celebrated on 8th day that is ‘Ashtami’ of the dark fortnight that is ‘Krishna Paksha’ in Shravan Bhadon month . Lord Krishna born in prison and his father ‘Vasudev’ gave Krishna away to his friend ‘Nand’ . Nand took care of Krishna as his son . After many years , Krishna killed his uncle , Kansa . People celebrate this festival with lots of joy and happiness . Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated at midnight because Lord Krishna was born in the dark .
