Janmashtami: References & Edit History

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Updated metadata. Aug 25, 2026
Add new Web site: ABC listen - Sunday Nights - The Good Life and the birthday of Krishna (Krishna Janmashtami). Feb 09, 2026
Article revised and updated. Aug 14, 2025
Added details from the Bhagavata Purana and details regarding practices. Aug 13, 2025
Added media. Aug 11, 2025
Article updated to mention the details of Krishna's birth. Aug 10, 2025
Add new Web site: Academia - Janmashtami (PDF). Apr 19, 2025
Add new Web site: Mapsofindia.com - Janmashtami. Jan 24, 2025
New media added. Oct 22, 2024
Add new Web site: Learn Religions - Hindu Festivals: Krishna Janmashtami. Aug 23, 2022
Corrected display issue. Jul 29, 2021
Date of holiday added. Jun 30, 2021
Article revised. Feb 12, 2015
Article revised and romanization changed. Apr 11, 2011
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Janmashtami. Jul 21, 2010
Add new Web site: IndiaNetzone - Janmashtami Festival. Jul 21, 2010
Add new Web site: ILoveIndia.com - Janmashtami. Jul 21, 2010
Add new Web site: BBC Teach - Janmashtami: Why do some Hindus go without sleep for two days? Jul 21, 2010
Media added. May 22, 2009
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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