Short essay on Sri Krishna Janmashtami for Kids
 
- Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Sri Krishna.Â
- Krishna Janmashtami is also known as  Srikrishna Jayanti, Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami and sometimes simply as Janmashtami.
- Janmashtami is one such festival that is celebrated equally in North and South India. Different parts of the country celebrate the festival differently.
- The idol of Lord Krishna is placed in a decorated mantapa.Â
- Snacks and sweets are specially prepared for the festival, and offered to Lord Krishna. Along with it, fruits that are his favorites are also offered.Â
- In some parts of Karnataka, chakli, avalakki and bellada panaka are prepared especially for the festival.
- In the city of Dwarka in Gujarat and the eastern states of Orissa and West Bengal, people celebrate it with fasting and doing puja at midnight.Â
- The festival is celebrated in the evening as Lord Krishna was born at midnight. Most people observe a strict fast on this day and eat only after the midnight puja.
- Eatables made of milk and curd are prepared to make offerings to Lord Krishna. Joyful chanting of Lord’s name takes place in temples.
- Krishnashtami brings much joy and feeling of unity.
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