Krishna Janmashtami is that magical time of year when millions of Hindus put their party hats on—well, more like peacock feathers and yellow dhotis—to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna, a divine charmer and butter thief extraordinaire. With elaborate tableaus, midnight festivities, and folks breaking clay pots hanging from great heights (it’s called ‘Dahi Handi,’ and it’s not for the faint-hearted, trust me), Janmashtami is basically the Met Gala of Hindu festivals, just with less Hollywood and more divinity.

Now, what happens when you blend this ancient festival with the irreverent humor of the 21st century? You get Krishna Janmashtami Memes, that’s what! Imagine Lord Krishna photoshopped into scenes from ‘The Office,’ or gifs of him stealing butter in a Tom Cruise ‘Mission Impossible’ style. It’s like taking your grandma’s sacred ‘bhajans’ and remixing them with a dash of EDM; some might call it blasphemy, but we say it’s a divine comedy update! These memes not only give the millennial and Gen Z crowd a reason to engage with the festival but also offer a lighthearted take on what is often considered a very solemn event. So, go ahead, and share that meme of Baby Krishna stealing a ‘Pokemon’ ball instead of butter. It’s 2023; Lord Krishna would probably DM you a laughing emoji for that!