Gokulashtami is an Indian festival.
It belongs to the Hindu religion.
It is the birth date of Lord Krishna.
It is also referred to as ‘Janmashtami’ or ‘Krishna Jayanti’.
Wikipedia defines the term ‘Janmashtami’ as follows: “Krishna Janmashtami lit. ”Occasion of the birth of Krishna”, also known simply as Krishnashtami, Janmashtami, or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.”
It is one of the predominant festivals celebrated in India.
On this day, food favoured by Lord Krishna is offered to him.
This includes dairy products, especially butter.
The exact date of Gokulashtami slightly varies each year.
This 2023, it is celebrated on the 6th or 7th of September.