Janmashtami is the happy celebration of Lord Krishna's birth. It is a holiday with many rituals and traditions that have been followed with great respect and devotion for hundreds of years. Janmashtami is a festival that honours the life and teachings of Lord Krishna. The Janmashtami festival witnesses many interesting customs and rituals in various states and cities of India. While some rituals are common to all, others are unique and restricted to a particular region or city. These customs and rituals are followed religiously by all the Lord Krishna devotees year after year.