Ashtami Rohini
MalayalamAlso known as: Krishna Janmashtami
Ashtami Rohini
About Ashtami Rohini
Ashtami Rohini celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in Chingam (August-September).
In Kerala, the festival is observed with special pujas at Vishnu temples, devotional singing, and traditional performances like Kathakali depicting stories from Krishna's life.
Temples are beautifully decorated, and elaborate food offerings (prasad) are prepared and distributed to devotees.
The festival is particularly grand at Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple and Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple, where special celebrations are held.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and perform special Krishna worship.
- Take a ritual bath before dawn.
- Observe a light fast or eat only fruits and milk.
- Visit Krishna temples for special pujas.
- Listen to stories of Lord Krishna's childhood exploits.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the midnight Krishna birth celebrations.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Krishna altar with flowers and peacock feathers.
- Offer makhan, mishri, and other favourite foods.
- Chant Krishna mantras and perform aarti at midnight.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is celebrated with special pujas at Vishnu temples, Kathakali performances depicting Krishna's stories, and elaborate food offerings.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.