Sri Krishna Janmashtami

 

• Janmashtami, also known as Sri Krishna Janmashtami is the birth celebration of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu.
• Lord Krishna was born at midnight on Ashtami tithi under Rohini Nakshatra.
• In the north it is celebrated in Bhadrapada Masam, whereas in south India it is celebrated in Shravana month.
• He was eight sons of Vasudev and Yashoda.
• According to mythology, Krishna was the eighth child of Princess Devaki and her husband Vasudeva.
• Devaki's brother Kansa killed all children that were given birth by Devaki to prevent him from a prediction 
• Vasudeva took baby Krishna to his friend's house in Gokul, Krishna was brought up by Nanda and his wife Yashoda at Gokul.
• People across the country celebrate this festival, In Maharashtra, Dahi Handi is organized on local and regional scales. 
• In Uttar Pradesh devotees visit Mathura and Vrindavan on this day.
• In Gujarat, devotees visit the Dwarakadish temple.
• Special pujas will take place in all Krishna temples across the country.
• In eastern India, Nanda ustav is celebrated the next day followed by Janmasthami.
• People in South India decorate their houses with small footprints made of flour representing the little Krishna.
• The celebrations in ISKCON temples will reach heights.

Things to do :

• Devotees wake up early in the morning
• Offer Special puja to Lord Krishna
• The rituals may differ from one region to another.
• Devotees observe fast on this day
• Visit Krishna temples or Vishnu temples
• Bhajans and Bhagavad Gita recitals are done.

It is said that chanting Lord Krishna’s name with entire devotion brings immense joy and pleasure in the life of the devotee.

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2024 Date: August 26/27.