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Janmashtami 2024: 6 interesting facts about Lord Krishna's birth

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Divine Conception

Krishna was born to Devaki and Vasudeva. He was the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, transferred from Devaki's womb to Vasudeva's mind and then to Devaki's womb.

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Midnight Birth

Krishna was born at midnight, which symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

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Imprisoned Parents

Devaki and Vasudeva were imprisoned by King Kamsa, who sought to kill the prophesied eighth child that would overthrow him.

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Miraculous Escape

After Krishna's birth, Vasudeva carried him across the Yamuna River, which miraculously parted to allow them to escape to safety in Gokul.

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Birth in a Prison Cell

Krishna was born in a prison cell, symbolizing his mission to free humanity from the cycle of birth and death.

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Ashtami Rohini

Krishna's birth is celebrated on Ashtami Rohini, the eighth day of the dark half of the month of Bhadrapada, which usually falls in August or September.

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