Krishna Janmashtami 2023 will be celebrated on September 6 and marks the 5250th birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Janmashtami is a nightlong celebration that is filled with great fervour and festivity. Lord Krishna is believed to have been born at midnight. Therefore, the celebration of Janmashtami extends for one and a half days, from the night-long aartis and pooja to pompous and fun festivities on the following day as Dahi Handi. As we celebrate Krishna Janmashtami 2023, here is everything you need to know about this festival, how to celebrate Janmashtami 2023 and more. Krishna Janmashtami 2023 Images & Bal Gopal Photos for Free Download Online.

When is Krishna Janmashtami 2023?

Krishna Janmashtami 2023 will be celebrated on September 6. Since the celebration of Janmashtami takes place through the night, Krishna Janmashtami 2023 commemorations will begin from the night of September 6 and extend after midnight of September 7. It is believed that Lord Krishna was born on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada month, according to the purnimanta tradition. On the occasion of Janmashtami, devotees of Lord Krishna often observe a stringent fast, which is broken on the next day. Many devotees also break their fast when Rohini Nakshatra begins. Krishna Janmashtami 2023: PM Narendra Modi Extends His Greetings on Occasion of Birth Celebrations of Gopal, Says ‘Jai Shri Krishna’.

Krishna Janmashtami 2023 Date & Timing for Fasting

Ashtami Tithi Begins - 15:37 on Sep 06, 2023

Ashtami Tithi Ends - 16:14 on Sep 07, 2023

Rohini Nakshatra Begins - 09:20 on Sep 06, 2023

Rohini Nakshatra Ends - 10:25 on Sep 07, 2023

Nishita Puja Time - 23:57 to 00:42, Sep 07

Significance of Janmashtami

Lord Krishna is known to be the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu and is revered by Hindus across the world. The celebration of Janmashtami is crucial for each and every one of them. The commemoration is especially grand in Krishna temples worldwide, where night-long prayer meets are organized, and the idol of a young Bal Krishna is revered by one and all.

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We hope that Krishna Janmashtami 2023 brings with it all the love, light and happiness that you and your family deserve. Happy Janmashtami 2023!

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