Krishna Janmashtami
MarathiAlso known as: Janmashtami, Gokulashtami
Krishna Janmashtami
About Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. It falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in Shravan (August-September).
In Maharashtra, the festival is celebrated with great fervour, especially at the famous Pandharpur and Mumbai Dahi Handi celebrations.
Devotees observe fasting, perform midnight pukas, and participate in dahi handi celebrations.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe fasting on Janmashtami, breaking it after midnight puja.
Om Sri Krishnaya Namah, I seek the blessings of Lord Krishna for love, wisdom, and divine protection.
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
- Observe fasting throughout the day.
- Perform midnight pukas celebrating Lord Krishna's birth.
- Break the fast after the midnight celebrations.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Prepare the puja area and install the Lord Krishna idol.
- Offer makhan, sweets, and flowers to Lord Krishna.
- Perform the midnight aarti with traditional songs.
- Distribute prasad and celebrate the divine birth.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Dahi handi is a traditional celebration where a pot filled with curd and butter is hung high. Young men form human pyramids to break the pot.
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
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Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.