The month of August is full of holidays. Public holidays have been declared on 25th and 26th August this month. All government and private offices, banks and schools will remain closed on this occasion. Let us tell you the reason behind these holidays.
Public holiday on 25th and 26th
25th August is Sunday due to which all schools and offices are closed. 26th August is the festival of Janmashtami . There is a public holiday on this occasion. Let us tell you that this time after Saturday and Sunday, festivals are falling on Monday as well, due to which people are getting continuous holidays.
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Why do we celebrate the festival of Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna. He is considered the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is worshipped throughout India. Lord Krishna is said to have been born in a dungeon in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. He was born at midnight so according to tradition, Krishna Janmashtami puja is performed during Nishita Kaal, which falls around midnight. This year Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on August 26.
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