Hindu

This two-day festival celebrates the birth of Krishna, a widely worshiped Hindu god. Krishna is considered to be a warrior, hero, teacher and philosopher.

Date details: The first day is called Krishan Ashtami or Gokul Ashtami. The second day is known as Kaal Ashtami or more popularly Janam Ashtami.

General practices: During this festival, Hindus are likely to forgo sleep to sing bhajans, traditional Hindu songs. Many Hindus also fast during the first day of the festival. Dances, songs, and plays depicting the life of Krishna are common.

Potential accommodations: If you would like to learn more about this religious holiday/observance or others that are recognized by members of our WSU community, we recommend you visit the full religious holidays and observances calendar on the Office of DEI’s page.