Balaram Jayanti 2023 will be marked on September 5. This annual celebration marks the birth anniversary of Lord Balarama, the elder brother of Lord Krishna. This celebration is also known as Hal Shashti by many. In Rajasthan, this day is celebrated as Chandra Shashti and the people of Braj mark this day as Baladev Chhath. As we prepare to celebrate Balram Jayanti 2023, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Balram Jayanti and its importance in Hindu mythology. Krishna Janmashtami 2023 Date, Time, Shubh Muhurat, Significance and Puja Vidhi.

When is Balaram Jayanti? Tithi and Shubh Muhurat

Balaram Jayanti is celebrated every year on the Shashti Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. Balram Jayanti 2023 will be celebrated on September 5. The Shashthi Tithi to mark Balram Jayanti 2023 Begins at 16:41 on September 4, 2023, and will go on till 15:46 on September 5, 2023. Since the sunrise during Balaram Jayanti occurs on September 5, this day will be celebrated as Balaram Jayanti. September 2023 Holidays Calendar With Major Festivals and Events.

Significance of Balaram Jayanti

Lord Balram is the elder brother of Lord Krishna. Lord Balarama is revered as an incarnation of Adishesha, the divine serpent upon which Lord Vishnu reclines. To mark Balaram Jayanti, people often revere Lord Balaram and revisit the folklore and stories about him in Hindu scriptures. Many people also observe a stringent fast on the occasion of Balaram Jayanti. The reason this day is also known as Hal Shashti is that Lord Balram is often revered as the farmer's patron deity.

The celebration is, therefore, commemorated with great fervour and enthusiasm across the farming community. We hope that Balaram Jayanti 2023 brings with it all the prosperity and good luck for you and your family.

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