The holy festival of Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. According to mythology, in the Dwapar era, Lord Krishna was born on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month in Rohini Nakshatra, at that time the Moon was in Taurus. For this reason, Janmashtami is celebrated every year on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami Tithi. Fast is observed on that day and the birth anniversary of Lord Laddu Gopal is celebrated at midnight. when is Janmashtami this year?
When is Krishna Janmashtami 2024?
Based on the Vedic calendar, this year Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami Tithi will start on 26 August at 3:39 am. This date will end on 27 August at 2:19 am. In such a situation, according to the belief of Udayatithi, Janmashtami is on 26 August, Monday.
Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Muhurat
The auspicious time on Janmashtami on 26 August, Monday is from 12:01 AM to 12:45 AM. This is Nishita Muhurta. This year there is an auspicious time of 45 minutes for the birth anniversary of Laddu Gopal. Fast will be observed throughout the day on that day and then the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna will be celebrated at night.
Importance of Krishna Janmashtami
According to the Puranas, Shri Krishna is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, one of the Tridevas. To get the blessings and grace of Krishna, every year people observe fast on this day, worship with rituals at midnight. Perform bhajan kirtan and celebrate birth anniversary. Temples are specially decorated for this day. In some places, Dahi-Handi is also celebrated on Janmashtami.
How is Krishna Janmashtami celebrated?
On Janmashtami, devotees observe fast according to their faith. Special worship of Lord Krishna is done. Bal Gopal was born at midnight. Therefore, on the midnight of Janmashtami, the idol of Laddu Gopal present in the house is born. Then he is bathed and dressed in beautiful clothes. Flowers are offered and he is worshipped with incense and lamps. Kanha is offered food. He especially likes milk, curd and butter. Therefore, after offering food to God, Prasad is distributed to everyone.
