Krishna : The Supreme Demigod

Krishna is a major deity in Hindu mythology. He is worshipped as the 8th avatar of Vishnu and is considered to be a supreme God in His own right. He is known for being a god of protection, compassion, and tenderness and his birthday is celebrated once a year by Hindus on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.

Krishna's life is typically described as a series of anecdotes and narratives. Various Hindu texts have depicted him in various ways, such as as as a god-child, prankster, lover, strategist and divine hero. His iconography shows him in various stages of his life, from infancy to his late 20s. He is a central character in the Mahabharata, the Bhagavata Purana, the Brahma Vaivarta Purana and the Bhagavad Gita, and is mentioned in many Hindu philosophical, theological, and mythological texts.

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