Astami Rohini
TamilAlso known as: Krishna Jayanthi, Janmashtami
Astami Rohini
About Astami Rohini
Astami Rohini celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Ashtami day with Rohini star in the Tamil month of Avani (August-September).
Devotees observe fasting and perform midnight pukas celebrating Krishna's divine birth. The festival features traditional music, dance, and dramatic performances.
In Tamil Nadu, temples are decorated and special celebrations include offering butter and sweets to Lord Krishna. Devotees recite the Bhagavad Gita and Vishnu Sahasranamam.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe fasting and perform midnight pukas for Krishna's birth.
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.
- Offer butter, sweets, and flowers to Lord Krishna.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Prepare the puja area and install the Lord Krishna idol.
- Offer butter, sweets, and flowers to Lord Krishna.
- Perform the midnight aarti with traditional songs.
- Distribute prasad and celebrate the divine birth.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Lord Krishna is believed to have been born at midnight on Ashtami with Rohini star. Devotees stay awake to celebrate this divine moment.
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.