Krishna Janmashtami 2024 will be marked on August 26. This annual commemoration, as the name suggests, is the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna. Celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in Shravana Masa (according to the Amanta tradition) or Bhadrapada Masa (according to the Purnimanta tradition), Krishna Janmashtami is an important Hindu festival marked by devotees of Lord Krishna. To mark this day, people are sure to share Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2024 wishes and messages, Krishna Janmashtami 2024 greetings, Happy Janmashtami images and wallpapers, Krishna Janmashtami WhatsApp stickers and Happy Janmashtami Facebook status pictures with family and friends.

The celebration of Krishna Janmashtami is an important festival in the Vaishnavism tradition of Hinduism and is celebrated over the span of two days. The first day of celebration, called Janmashtami, is focused on celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight. To do this, there are special events organised in local Shri Krishna temples, where the idol of a baby Krishna is kept on a swing set and swayed at midnight. People often sing aartis and songs praising Lord Krishna on this day. Lord Krishna is believed to have been born at midnight. The Krishna Janmashtami Puja is therefore conducted at this time with night vigils and prayers organised.

People also abstain from eating anything and offer their prayers to Lord Krishna on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami. As we celebrate Krishna Janmashtami 2024, here are some Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2024 wishes and messages, Krishna Janmashtami 2024 greetings, Happy Janmashtami images and wallpapers, Krishna Janmashtami WhatsApp stickers and Happy Janmashtami Facebook status pictures that you can post online with friends and family.

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WhatsApp Message Reads: May Lord Krishna Always Shower His Blessings on You, and May Janmashtami Bring Lots of Happiness to You and Your Family Every Year. Happy Janmashtami.

Krishna Janmashtami Messages (File Image)

WhatsApp Message Reads: Celebrate the Birth of Lord Krishna, Who Enchants With His Playful Mischief. Happy Krishna Janmashtami.

Krishna Janmashtami Messages (File Image)

WhatsApp Message Reads: On This Holy Occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, I Hope and Pray That the Blessings of Shri Krishna May Always Be With You. May Your Heart and Home Be Filled With Happiness, Peace and Prosperity. Happy Janmashtami.

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WhatsApp Message Reads: May the Natkhat Nand Lal Always Give You Happiness, Health and Prosperity and May You Find Peace in Krishna Consciousness. Radhe Krishna! Happy Janmashtami.

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WhatsApp Message Reads: Let There Be Love, Happiness and Laughter in Your Life With Lord Krishna’s Blessings. Wishing You and Your Family a Very Happy Janmashtami!

The day following the Janmashtami celebrations is marked as Dahi Handi. This is a particularly popular celebration in Maharashtra and is focused on celebrating the fun and naughty sides of a young Lord Krishna. People across the state organise a Dahi Handi competition where groups form a human pyramid to try and break an earthen pot filled with makhan or butter. The celebration aims to reminisce about the various folklore about Lord Krishna stealing butter from his localities as a child, because of his affinity to the delicacy. We hope that the celebration of Krishna Janmashtami 2024 fills your life with love, light and happiness.

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