Statements (80)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:festivals
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
the birth of Lord Krishna
|
| gptkbp:features |
decorated idols of Krishna
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Janmashtami
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| gptkbp:includes |
dahi handi celebrations
|
| gptkbp:involves |
fasting
reenactments of Krishna's life singing devotional songs decorating temples preparing special foods |
| gptkbp:is_a_time_for |
gptkb:community_service
gptkb:theatrical_performances gptkb:charity family gatherings community feasts cultural performances spiritual reflection spiritual gatherings community celebrations the exchange of gifts the involvement of local communities the promotion of cultural heritage devotional activities the sharing of food promoting peace and harmony the participation of children the reading of scriptures the singing of bhajans the performance of dances devotional storytelling sharing of knowledge about Krishna the expression of devotion the making of rangoli the playing of traditional music the strengthening of social bonds the telling of stories about Krishna the wearing of traditional attire |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Dahi_Handi
Ras Leela the city of Vrindavan the concept of divine play (Lila) the city of Mathura |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Mauritius
gptkb:India gptkb:Nepal gptkb:Trinidad_and_Tobago gptkb:Fiji gptkb:the_United_States gptkb:the_United_Kingdom gptkb:ISKCON_devotees gptkb:processions gptkb:traditional_attire offering prayers colorful decorations devotees of Lord Krishna special prayers lighting of lamps offerings of sweets lighting lamps chanting mantras offerings of fruits devotional dances offerings of butter decorations in homes and temples various forms across regions |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
gptkb:the_Bhagavad_Gita
gptkb:the_Mahabharata the Puranas |
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:Hindus
|
| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
gptkb:Krishna_consciousness_movement
gptkb:Vaishnavism |
| gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:Krishna_Janmashtami
|
| gptkbp:national_holiday |
some Indian states
|
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada
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| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
midnight celebrations
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Krishna
gptkb:India gptkb:Sree_Vishnu gptkb:Vaishnavism |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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