Krishna Janmashtami is the celebration of the ashtami tithi when Lord Krishna was born. Celebrations of Janmashtami are usually extended for one and a half days - starting with the day of Krishna Janmashtami, where people observe a stringent Janmashtami Vrat and perform the Krishna Janmashtami Puja after midnight - when Lord Krishna is born and the festive community gathering of Dahi Handi which follows the next day. Krishna Janmashtami 2023 will be celebrated on September 6, while Dahi Handi 2023 festivities will be held nationwide on September 7. As we prepare to celebrate Janmashtami 2023, here is everything you need to know about this festival: how to celebrate Dahi Handi, the significance of Janmashtami and more. Krishna Janmashtami 2023 Images & Bal Gopal Photos for Free Download Online.

Krishna Janmashtami & Dahi Handi 2023 Date

Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami tithi in the dark phase of Bhadrapada month. Krishna Janmashtami 2023 will be celebrated on September 6. The main Puja during Krishna Janmashtami - which is the Nishita Puja Time - will be from 23:57, Sep 07 to 00:42, Sep 07. The following day is marked as Dahi Handi - where people get together as a community and celebrate the fun and heart-warming habits of Lord Krishna as a kid - like stealing butter (or Dahi) from the earthen pot (or Handi). Dahi Handi celebrations will take place across India on September 7. Krishna Janmashtami 2023: PM Narendra Modi Extends His Greetings on Occasion of Birth Celebrations of Gopal, Says ‘Jai Shri Krishna’.

Significance of Krishna Janmashtami & Dahi Handi

Krishna Janmashtami allows the devotees of Lord Krishna the opportunity to celebrate His birth, remember the teachings of Lord Krishna and revere him. It is believed that observing the Janmashtami Vrat also aids in people trying to appease Lord Krishna and brings prosperity and good luck to one and their family. Meanwhile, the celebration of Dahi Handi revolves around the core stories and behaviour of Lord Krishna as a child. Lord Krishna was often lovingly called Natkhat Kanha and Makhanchor - as He would be the source of several mischiefs and often stole butter from the neighbourhood. Dahi Handi captures this behaviour in a more fun and challenging activity.

Krishna Janmashtami 2023: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Rituals Of Day That Celebrates Birth Of Lord Krishna

Dahi Handi 2023: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi & Significance Of Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations

On the occasion of Dahi Handi, the celebrations are especially grand in Maharashtra. People form a human pyramid on this day and try to break the earthen pot filled with butter. The competition has grown bigger over the years, with several groups training for months for this, receiving several cash prices, etc.

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