Janmashtami 2011 Date

Janmashtami Dates for 2011 year is 22 August. The day is Monday, exactly 9 days after Raksha Bandhan 2011.

Songs for Krishna Janmashtami
Have a look at a very good collection of Janmashtami Songs. Songs dedicated to Lord Krishna are integral part of Krishna Janmashtami festival. All over India this festival is celebrated with zest. The birthday of Lord Krishna, how can it be celebrated without, songs and dance full of ecstasy?

The birth time of Lord Krishna is exactly at midnight. Exactly at midnight the most celebrated song is Nand ke anand bhayo - Hathi, ghoda, palki a birthday song of Lord Krishna which sings the happiness and joy in the house of Nand the father of Lord Krishna. Hence it is also called Gokulashtami, where Lord Krishna’s parents used to live. The small village Gokul where Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated for the very first time, and still is celebrated with spiritual and devotional vigor. Krishna Bhajans are songs all night long in so many temples and cities all over the world.

Public Holidays in India August 2011.
The month of August has many festivals in India. People have many days to celebrate and enjoy in the month of August.
Raksha bandhan 2011 – on August 13th Saturday.

August 15 Monday, the Independence day of India.
Most celebrated patriotic song on 15th August in India

Vande Mataram lyrics - A R. Rahman

Krishna Janmashtami on August 22 Monday.
Ramzan Id on 31st Wednesday.