Bhadrapad Krishna Ashtami date was born in Andheri midnight in Rohini Nakshatra, in the jail of Mathura, Lord Krishna was born from the womb of Vasudev's wife Devaki. This date reminds of that auspicious time and is celebrated with great fanfare across the country. In the Dwapar era, Bhojwanshi king Ugrasen ruled in Mathura. His fierce son Kans lifted him from the throne and himself became the king of Mathura. A sister of Kansa was Devaki, who was married to the Yaduvanshi Sardar Vasudeva.