Madhya Pradesh to Develop Places Associated with Deities Lord Ram and Krishna
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Madhya Pradesh government's initiative to develop places associated with deities. |
| Occasion | Janmashtami. |
| Deities Focused | Lord Ram and Lord Krishna. |
| Key Points | - Lord Ram spent 11 years in Madhya Pradesh. - Lord Krishna received education at Acharya Sandipani Ashram in Ujjain. - Establishment of 'Geeta Bhawans' to promote the study of Lord Krishna. |
| Janmashtami | - Celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada month. - Key event: Dahi Handi. |
| Acharya Sandipani Ashram | - Ancient Ujjain was a learning center during the Mahabharata period. - Lord Krishna and Sudama studied here. - Gomti Kund was the water source for the ashram. - Vallabh sect considers it a significant seat out of 84. |