Janmashtami, an annual Hindu festival, marks the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The festival is celebrated on the Ashtami (eight the day of the month) of Krishna Paksha (night between the new moon and the full moon) of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadon (holy month of Shravana). According to the Gregorian Calendar, the festival usually falls in the month of August or September. The festival is celebrated with great joy and fervor by Hindus.
The Krishna Janmashtami celebrations are held across the country and also in various parts of the world. The festival is known by several names like Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami, Srikrishna Jayanti, Sree Jayanti, or simply as Janmashtami.
Significance of Janamshtami
The tradition of celebrating Lord Krishna's birthday hails as one of the most important religious festivals for Hindus. Raas Lila or Krishna Lila which comprises dance and drama enactments of Lord Krishna's life is one of the popular ways to celebrate the festival. According to the verses in the Bhagavad-Gita, a famous shloka narrates that whenever there will be pre-dominance of evil and decline of goodness, Lord Vishnu shall re-incarnate to save the earth. Lord Krishna's birth as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu also marks the prevalance of goodwill and good energies.
Why is Krishna Janmashtami celebrated
Janmashtami is an annual Hindu festival that marks the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna, one of the favourite deities of Hindus, is considered as their hero, protector, teacher and a companion. According to Hindu mythology Lord Krishna took birth to dispel evil and spread the message of love and brotherhood. The teachings of Bhagavd Gita (one of the holy books of hindusim) is a dialogue between Lord Krishna and his student Arjuna. Lord Krishna's teachings for life are regarded as the Lord himself in a human form by Hindus.
Here is how Krishna Janmastami is celebrated
Devotees observe a day-long fast only to open it next day when the Asthami tithi or the eight day is over. The devotees gear up to welcome baby Krishna to their homes by performing Krishna Abhishekam. People decorate Lord Krishna’s idol with new garments and fresh flowers after bathing the idol with milk, ghee and water. Then bhog is offered to the deity. Devotees fast on this day. They adhere to phalahar diet (diet which consits of fruits and water) during the hours of fasting.
Lord Krishna, also known as Nandlala, is made to rest in a cradle. The cradle is then rocked by the devotees while performing the religious ceremonies. Bala Krishna, the child Krishna, is a divine child and one of the popular deities of Hindus across India. People across India dress their children like Bala Krishna and celebrate the festival. Janmashtami is widely celebarted across India in Uttar Pardesh, Gujarat, South India, Rajasthan. A day after Janmashtami is celebrated as Dahi Handi festival in Maharshtra.
Janmashtami 2018: Puja Muhurat Timings
Nishita Puja Timing: 11:57 pm to 12:43 am
Duration: 45 minutes
On 3rd September, Parana Time is after 08:05 pm
On Parana Day Ashtami Tithi End: 07:19 pm
On Parana Day Rohini Nakshatra End Time: 08:05 pm
Dahi Handi is on 3rd September, 2018
Ashtami Tithi Begins at 08:47 pm on 2nd September, 2018
Ashtami Tithi Ends at 07:19 pm on 3rd September, 2018
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