Krishnajanmashtami 2024: Krishna Janmashtami has special significance in Hinduism. The festival of Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Shravan month. According to Shrimad Bhagwat Purana, Lord Krishna was born on Ashtami Tithi, Rohini Nakshatra, Lagna Taurus and in Mathura jail on Wednesday midnight. On this day people observe fast and after the birth of Bal Gopal at night, they worship with rituals. This festival is celebrated with great pomp all over the world including Mathura and Vrindavan. Let us know in detail about when is the festival of Krishna Janmashtami in the year 2024.
Jayanti Yoga on Krishna Janmashtami
This year i.e. in 2024, the festival of Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on 26 August, Monday in Jayanti Yoga. By observing Janmashtami fast in Jayanti Yoga, one attains Akshaya Punya and attains happiness and prosperity with the blessings of Lord Krishna. It is said that the person who observes Janmashtami fast in this era gets residence in Vaikuntha Dham. People of household life and Vaishnav sect will celebrate the festival of Krishna Janmashtami on the same day.
Krishna Janmashtami Festival- In the year 2024, the festival of Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on 26 August, Monday.
Ashtami date starts- 26 August, from 3:40 am
End of Ashtami Tithi- 27 August till 2:20 am
Curd Handi – Will be celebrated on Tuesday, 27 August
Rohini Nakshatra on Janmashtami
Rohini Nakshatra begins – 26 August, from 3:55 p.m.
End of Rohini Nakshatra – Aug 27, 3:38 pm
Janmashtami Puja Muhurta 2024
Krishna Janmashtami Puja Time – Midnight to 12.45 am. So you will get 45 minutes for the puja.
Ending of the fast- The fast can be broken till 11 am on 27th August.
Importance of Krishna Janmashtami:-
When sin and evil cross their limits, God incarnates on earth and protects his devotees. According to the scriptures, Lord Vishnu took the eighth incarnation as Shri Krishna on Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra in Dwapar Yuga. This time this auspicious date is on 26 August, Monday. Lord Krishna was incarnated in the city of Mathura as the eighth son of Princess Devaki and her husband Vasudev. It is believed that the person who observes the fast of Krishna Janmashtami and worships with rituals, all his troubles and troubles go away. And there is happiness in his life. Apart from this, the person becomes free from the bondage of birth and death and attains salvation.