Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu observance that signifies the birth of Krishna (8th incarnation of Vishnu, a Hindu God) and it is a day that is celebrated through fasting, prayers, and visits to the Temple. Source: Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopedia (2021, July 29). Janmashtami. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Janmashtami