Janmashtami (Smarta) is an annual religious festival celebrated in India that commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, Lord Vishnus eighth avatar. The Smarta sampradaya is a liberal or nonsectarian tradition or denomination of the Vedic Hindu religion that accepts all the major Hindu deities as forms of the one Brahman. Here are some key points about Janmashtami (Smarta):
- It is an optional holiday in India.
- It is celebrated by the Smarta sampradaya.
- It is also known as Gokulashtami and Krishnashtami.
- The festival is a celebration of love, devotion, and the divine presence of Lord Krishna.
It is worth noting that there are different dates and traditions associated with Janmashtami. For example, ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) celebrates Janmashtami on a different date than Smarta Janmashtami.
