Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Know the date and method of worship of Shri Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami 2024: The festival of Janmashtami is observed annually on the Ashtami day of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada, in accordance with the Hindu calendar. In accordance with Hindu doctrine, Ashtami Tithi’s midnight is when Lord Krishna was born. People are confused this time around about the date of Janmashtami and when it is to be commemorated.
Astrologers predict that Monday, August 26, is when people will celebrate Krishna Janmashtami. At the same day, on August 27, the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan will celebrate Krishna Janmotsav. This year marks the 5251st year of Lord Krishna’s birth, an occasion of great significance.
The auspicious time of Janmashtami
Ashtami Tithi falls on August 26 at 3:39 am and ends on August 27 at 2:19 pm on this particular day. This time, Krishna Janmashtami will be observed on August 26th, according to the Udayatithi.
Janamashtami Krishna 2024 Rohini Nakshatra
Since Rohini Nakshatra is the birth month of Lord Krishna, Rohini Nakshatra is where Krishna Janmashtami is traditionally observed. August 26 at 3:55 p.m. and August 17 at 3:38 p.m. is when Rohini Nakshatra begins.
This year, on Janmashtami Shubh Yog (Janamashtami 2024 Shubh Yog), a lot of auspicious yogas will be produced. Since the Moon will be in Taurus on Janmashtami this year, it is said that a comparable yoga existed at the time of Lord Krishna’s birth.
In addition, as Monday falls on Krishna Janmashtami this year, it is also said that Monday is when Lord Krishna was christened. On this day, the Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga coincidence will also be created.
Krishna Janamashtami Pujan Muhurat
On August 26, the hours of devotion for Krishna Janmashtami are 12 p.m. to 12:44 p.m.
How to choose a Shri Krishna idol
Janmashtami is the establishment day of Baal Krishna. Depending on your desires, you can create whatever shape you choose. Create Bal Krishna for children, and Radha Krishna for love and marriage. Create Krishna with a flute for all your desires as well. You may also create a conch and a Shaligram.
How to adorn Lord Krishna
When decorating Shri Krishna, use flowers. Instead of using black, decorate him with yellow clothing, Gopi Chandan, and sandalwood scent. Offering Krishna ji some Vaijayanti flowers would be ideal.
What Prasad will they be having
Offer Tulsi leaves together with Panchamrit, dried fruits, butter, and sugar candies to Krishna on Janmashtami. In some locations, coriander panjiri is also available. Eat only satvik cuisine on this day, which includes a wide variety of foods.
Pujan Vidhi Janmastami
On the day of Janmashtami, wear clean clothing and observe a fast after having a bath. Afterwards, give Lord Krishna a bath in Ganga water and milk, and then outfit him in fresh silk. Bal Gopal will do his aarti and swing during this period. Give Shri Krishna some butter and sugar candies. You may also serve panjiri and kheer if you’d like. Worship Lord Krishna and do an aarti after this.
