The Hindus across India are gearing to celebrate one of the most reverent festivals, Krishna Janmashtami 2019. The observance of Lord Krishna’s birth is significant among worshippers. This year, Krishna Janmashtami falls on August 24 and the preparations to please Kanha is exceedingly high. Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, is very popular among the devotees and holds much significance in the Indian mythology. In the Hindu texts and sacred scriptures—The Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna is referred by different names. It is considered auspicious for the devotees to chant the 108 names of Kanha. On the special occasion of Krishna Janmashtami 2019, know the 108 names of Lord Krishna and his meaning in Hindi and English. Krishna Janmashtami 2019 Festival Date: Significance, Gokulashtami Puja Tithi and Celebrations Associated With Lord Krishna's Birthday. 

Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, falls on the eighth day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindu month of Shravana, which overlaps with August and September of the Gregorian calendar. It is regarded as an auspicious festival and the perfect time to chant the 108 names of Lord Krishna. Know the 108 names of Lord Krishna and their meanings in English below. It is noteworthy that the names and its meanings are mentioned according to Drik Panchang. 10 Quotes & Timeless Lessons Given by Lord Krishna From the Bhagavad Gita. 

108 Names of Lord Krishna & Meanings

1. Krishna – Dark-complexioned Lord

2. Kamalnatha – Consort of Goddess Lakshmi

3. Vasudeva – Son of Vasudev

4. Sanatan – The Eternal One

5. Vasudevatmaja – Son of Vasudev

6. Punya – Supremely pure

7. Lila-manush-vigraha – Assuming human form to perform pastimes

8. Shrivatsa kausthubadharya – Wearing Shri Vatsa and Kausthubha Gem

9. Yashoda Vatsala – Mother Yashoda’s loving child

10. Hari – The Lord of nature

11. Chaturbuja-chakra-gada-shankhadhyay – Four armed one carrying weapons of disc, club, conch

12. Shakhambuja yudayujaya – One who hold the Sudarshana chakra, a sword, mace, conch-shell, lotus flower and various weapons

13. Devakinandana – Son of mother Devaki

14. Shrisay – Abode of Shri (Lakshmi)

15. Nandagopa Priyatmaja – Nanda Gopa’s loving child

16. Yamunavega Samhar – Destroyer of speed of river Yamuna

17. Balabhadra Priyanuja – Balram’s younger brother

18. Putanajivitahara – The one who took the life of Demoness Putana

19. Shakatasura Bhanjana – Destroyer of Demon Shakatasur

20. Nandavraja Jananandin – The one who is bringing joy to Nand and people of Braj

21. Sachidanand Vigraha – Embodiment of existence, awareness and bliss

22. Navanit Viliptanga – Lord whose body is smeared with butter

23. Navanita – Natana – The one who dances for butter

24. Muchukunda Prasadaka – The Lord who graced Muchukunda

25. Shodashastri Sahasresha – The Lord of 16,000 women

26. Tribhangi – The One who has threefold bending form

27. Madhurakrut – Charming form

28. Shukavagamritabdindave – Ocean of nectar according to Sukadeva

29. Govinda – One who pleases the cows, the land and the entire nature

30. Yoginampati – Lord of the yogis

31. Vatsavaati Charaya – The One who goes about caring for calves

32. Ananta – The endless Lord

33. Dhenukasura-Bhanjanaya – The Lord who beat up the Ass-Demo Dhenukasura

34. Trni-Krta-Trnavarta – Lord who killed Trnavarta, the whirlwind demon

35. Yamalarjuna Bhanjana – The Lord who broke the two Arjuna trees

36. Uttalottalabhetre – The Lord who broke all the big, tala trees

37. Tamala-Shyamala-Kruta – Lord who is blackish like a Tamala tree

38. Gopa Gopishwara – Lord of the Gopas and Gopis

39. Yogi – The supreme master

40. Koti-Surya-Samaprabha – One who is as Lustrous as a million suns

41. Ilapati – The One who is the master of knowledge

42. Parasmai Jyotish – One with a supreme light

43. Yadavendra – Lord of Yadav clan

44. Yadudvahaya – Leader of Yadus

45. Vanamaline – One wearing a sylvan garland

46. Pita Vasase – One wearing yellow robes

47. Parijatapa Harakaya – One who removes Parijath flower

48. Govardhanchalo Dhartreya – Lifter of Govardhan Hill

49. Gopala – Protector of cows

50. Sarva Palakaya – Protector of all beings

51. Ajaya – The conqueror life and death

52. Niranjana – The Unblemished Lord

53. Kamajanaka – One generating desires in worldly mind

54. Kanjalochana – One with beautiful eyes

55. Madhughne – Slayer of demon Madhu

56. Mathuranatha – Lord of Mathura

57. Dvarakanayaka – The hero of Dvaraka

58. Bali – The Lord of strength

59. Vrindavananta Sancharine – One who loiters about the outskirts of Vrindavana

60. Tulasidama Bhushanaya – One who wears a Tulasi garland

61. Syamantaka-maner-hartre – Who appropriated the Sysmantaka Jewel

62. Narnarayanatmakaya – The self same Nara-Narayana

63. Kubja Krishnambaradharaya – One who applied ointment by Kubja The Hunchbacked

64. Mayine – Magician, Lord of Maya

65. Paramapurusha – The supreme one

66. Mushtikasura-Chanura-Malla-Yuddha-Visharadah - One who expertly fought the wrestlers, Mustika and Chanura

67. Samsara-Vairi – Enemy of material existence

68. Kamsarir – Enemy of Kind Kamsa

69. Murara – Enemy of Demon Mura

70. Narakantakah – Destroyer of Demon Naraka

71. Anadi Brahmacharika – Beginning less absolute

72. Krishnavyasana-Karshakah – Remover of Draupadi’s Distress

73. Shishupala-Shirashchetta – Remover of Shishupal’s head

74. Duryodhana-Kulantakrit – Destroyer of Duryodhana’s dynasty

75. Vidurakrura-Varada – Destroyer of demon Naraka

76. Vishvarupa-Pradarshakah – Revealer of Vishwasrupa

77. Satyavache – Speaker of truth

78. Satya Sankalpah – Lord of true resolve

79. Satyabhamarata – Lover of Satyabhama

80. Jayi – The ever-victorious lord

81. Subhadra Purvajah – Brother of Subhadra

82. Vishnu – Lord Vishnu

83. Bhishma Mukti Pradayaka – One who bestowed salvation to Bhishma

84. Jagadguru – Preceptor of the Universe

85. Jagannatha – Lord of the Universe

86. Venu-Nada-Visharada – One expert in the playing of flute music

87. Vrishabhasura Vidhvamsi – Destroyer of demon Vrishbasura

88. Banasura Karantakrit – The Lord who vanquished Banasura’s arms

89. Yudhishthira Pratishthatre – One who established Yudhisthira as a king

90. Barhi Barhavatamsaka – One who adorns peacock feathers

91. Parthasarthi – Chariot driver of Arjuna

92. Avyakta – The unmanifested

93. Gitamrita Mahodadhi – An ocean containing the nectar of Bhagwad Gita

94. Kaliyaphani-Manikya-Ranjita-Sri-Padambuja – The Lord whose lotus feet adorn gems from the hood of Kaliya serpent

95. Damodara – One tied up with a rope at the waist

96. Yajnabhokta – One who consumes sacrificial offerings

97. Danavendra Vinashaka – Destroyer of Lord of Asuras

98. Narayana – The One who is Lord Vishnu

99. Parabrahma – The supreme Brahmana

100. Pannagashana Vahana – Whose carrier (Garuda) devours snakes

101. Jalakrida Samasakta Gopivastra Pararaka – Lord who hid Gopi’s clothes while they were playing in river Yamuna

102. Punya-Shloka – Lord whose praise bestows meritorious

103. Tirthakara – Creator of holy places

104. Vedvedya – Source of Vedas

105. Dayanidhi – One who is a treasure of compassion

106. Sarvabhutatmaka – Soul of Elements

107. Sarvagraharupi – To all-formed one

108. Paratpara – Greater than the greatest

Chant these 108 names of Lord Krishna on the occasion of Janmashtami and seek his blessings to ward off your sins. He is the most revered God in Hindu mythology, and his teachings on Dharma has enlightened us about the reality of life. Let us remember what Lord Krishna has bestowed upon us and celebrate his birth anniversary with utmost devotion.

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