9 Names of Shri Krishna and the Stories Behind Them Shri Krishna loved deities of Sanatan Dharma

But have you ever thought why there are so many names to call Krishna? Is it because of the deep emotions and coincidences that the supreme lord, in his 8th human life, has played a central role in many stories.Could the stories and the names be correlated?

The answer is Yes.
Right from Krishna, which is the first and birth name of Shri Vishnu's 8th Avatar on the Earth to names like Jagannath and Purnapurushottam - every name has a reason and a story to tell.

While it is not possible to cover all the stories and names of Shri Krishna here in one blog, we have picked out 9 names of Lord Krishna and the anecdotes behind them. Learn why Shri Hari has those names and let your love, affection, and devotion for him get even deeper.

And oh, by the way, while we're talking about Lord Krishna, we would like to remind you that Krishna Janmashtami is just around the corner.

Shri Krishna was born on the eighth day of the waning moon in the month of Bhadrapada under the Rohini Nakshatra, and his time of birth was at midnight.

Typically, according to the Georgian calendar, this day falls between August and September. This year, Janmashtami falls on 26th August 2024, Monday.