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The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, ie Janmashtami festival is coming and preparations have started among the devotees. This festival is celebrated every year on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month. But, like every time, there is a confusion about the date in the minds of the people this year whether the fast of Janmashtami should be kept on 26 August or on 27 August.
So let’s remove this confusion of yours and know which date and Muhurta is the most auspicious according to the almanac.
Why is confusion about the date?
This year, Ashtami Tithi will start at 05:21 in the morning of 26 August 2024 and will end at 04:18 on the next day, ie 27 August. Lord Krishna was born in Rohini Nakshatra at night. This year, Rohini Nakshatra is also starting at 05:54 pm on 26 August.
Which day is to be celebrated right?
Since Lord Krishna was born in the night, and the auspicious coincidence of Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra is being formed on the night of 26 August, so Celebrating the festival of Janmashtami on August 26, 2024 (Monday) is best for people living a household life.
At the same time, the people and saints of the Vaishnava sect believe in Udayatithi, so they will celebrate Janmashtami on 27 August.
Auspicious time of worship (26 August 2024)
The most auspicious time for worshiping Lord Krishna is considered to be Nishita Kaal (midnight).
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Nishita Puja Time: From 11:43 pm to late night from 12:28 (27 August)
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Total period of Pooja Muhurta: 45 minutes
When is Dahi Handi?
The next day of Janmashtami, the celebration of Dahi Handi is celebrated. so, Dahi Handi festival 27 August, 2024 (Tuesday) Will be celebrated with full pomp.
So now you can prepare to welcome Lord Krishna on 26 August without any doubt.
