The vibrant and auspicious festival of Janmashtami is here. The day marks the birthday of Lord Krishna, and on this day devotees observe a fast for 24 hours and then, after offering prayer to Lord Krishna at midnight, and break the fast with the Chhapan Bhog (56 dishes) prepared for the deity, which mainly includes panjiri, makhana paag, charnamrit, maakhan mishri, tulsi leaves, and gopalkala. According to the Hindu calendar, Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha, or the 8th day of the dark fortnight in...