Krishna Janmashtami is an auspicious Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Several other names, like Gokulashtami or Krishnashtami, or Janmashtami, know the festival. Lord Krishna's birth is celebrated and observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in Shravana Masa as per the amanta tradition or Bhadrapada Masa as per the purnimanta tradition which corresponds to the month of August or September in the Gregorian calendar. In certain Hindu texts like the Gitagovinda, Krishna has been identified as the supreme God and the source of all avatars. Krishna Janmashtami is an important festival, particularly in the Vaishnavism tradition of Hinduism. This year, devotees will celebrate the 5250th birthday of Lord Krishna. 6 Sweet Dishes To Add Flavours to the Hindu Festival Celebrating Lord Krishna’s Birth.

Krishna Janmashtami 2023 Date

Krishna Janmashtami 2023 will be celebrated on September 6 and 7. The Janmashtami celebration is followed by Dahi Handi, which is celebrated the next day. This means on September 6, the birth of Shri Krishna will be celebrated, and on September 7, Dahi Handi will be celebrated across the country.

The Krishna Janmashtami celebrations begin on the Ashtami Tithi, which marks the birth of Lord Krishna. In 2023, the Ashtami Tithi will begin at 03.37 PM on September 6 and end at 4.14 pm on September 7. Radha Dresses and Makeup Ideas for Girls: Dress Your Little Girl Look Like Radha on Gokulashtami Festival (Watch Video Tutorials).

Krishna Janmashtami 2023 Puja Timings

The Nishita Puja is the most important and significant Puja during Krishna Janmashtami. At this time, the idol of Balkrishna is kept on a swing and is worshipped. In 2023, the Nishita Puja Time for Krishna Janmashtami 2023 is 12.14 am to 1:00 am on September 7. The duration will be for 46 minutes.

Krishna Janmashtami Puja Vidhi

Krishna Janmashtami celebrations begin on the Ashtami Tithi, which will be celebrated on September 6 this year. After Lord Krishna's birth at the midnight hour, forms of baby Krishna are bathed and decorated with new clothes and are then placed in a cradle. The devotees then break their fast by sharing food and sweets and chanting mantras.

Krishna Janmashtami Significance

Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm across the country with great devotion. The festivities of Janmashtami may vary from region to region, but the essence remains the same: to rejoice in the birth of Lord Krishna. Janmashtami is the largest festival in the Braj region of north India, in cities such as Mathura, where Hindu tradition states Krishna was born, and in Vrindavan, where he grew up.

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During Krishna Janmashtami, devotees of Shri Krishna read and recite religious texts, dance and enactments of the life of Krishna according to the Bhagavata Purana and sing devotional songs till midnight, till the time of Krishna's birth. Devotees also observe a fast and seek the blessings of the Lord.

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