Krishna Janmashtami 2024
Krishna Janmashtami 2024 will be celebrated on 26 August 2024
Krishna Janmashtami, also known simply as Krishnashtami, Janmashtami, or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna. Lord Krishna was born around 3228 BCE, and his birthday is celebrated every year as Janamashtami. Lord Krishna was born on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada in Rohini Nakshatra. Due to this Tithi falling in Rohini Nakshatra, it is known as Krishna Janmashtami.
Janmashtami, It is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. Devotees fast, sing devotional songs, and participate in dance performances known as Raas Leela. The festival is marked by elaborate decorations, especially in temples dedicated to Lord Krishna. Special prayers and rituals are conducted to honor the deity, and devotees come together to celebrate with joy and enthusiasm.
Janmashtami 2024 Date and Puja Time:
| Janmashtami 2024 | |
| Janmashtami 2024 Date | August 26, 2024 |
| Ashtami Tithi begins at | 03:39 AM on August 26, 2024 |
| Ashtami ends at | 02:19 AM on August 27, 2024 |
| Nishita Puja Time | 12:01 AM to 12:45 AM, August 27, 2024 |
| Dahi Handi | August 27, 2024 |
Janmashtami festival falls on 26.8.2024 (Monday). This holiday was announced as gazetted holiday for all central government employees.
Krishna Janmashtami Celebration:
Janmashtami is a Hindu festival celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is observed on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which usually falls in August or September. Devotees fast, sing devotional songs, and stay up till midnight, the time when Lord Krishna is believed to have been born.
The festival is celebrated with great fervor in India and around the world. Temples are decorated with flowers and lights, and devotees gather to offer prayers and participate in various rituals. One of the main highlights of Janmashtami is the Dahi Handi event, where young men form human pyramids to break a pot filled with curd, in imitation of Lord Krishna’s childhood antics of stealing butter.
Janmashtami is not only a religious festival but also a cultural celebration that brings communities together. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the importance of faith and devotion in one’s life. The festival is a time for joy, reflection, and spreading love and harmony among people.
Rules of Janmashtami Puja
- Janmashtami Puja involves fasting until midnight, followed by prayers and bhajans. Devotees break their fast with special dishes like panjiri, makhan mishri, and sweets.
- The puja includes offerings of flowers, fruits, and tulsi leaves to Lord Krishna. The idol is bathed, dressed in new clothes, and adorned with jewelry.
- Devotees sing devotional songs, perform aarti, and read stories of Lord Krishna’s childhood.
- The celebration culminates at midnight, the time when Lord Krishna is believed to have been born, with devotees offering prayers and seeking blessings for prosperity and happiness.