The vibrant and joyous festival of Janmashtami, which marks the birth of Lord Krishna, is fast approaching. Celebrated on August 18 and 19 in 2022, this year's festivities will include the traditional Dahi Handi competition, where teams form human pyramids to break a pot filled with milk-based products. According to Drik Panchang, this year marks the 5,249th birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, so devotees will observe a full-day fast and break it only after the rohini nakshatra and ashtami tithi have passed. Make sure to follow Ekadashi fasting rules on this special day.