Krishna Janmashtami

What

Krishna Janmashtami

When

8/30/2021

Where

Hindu

Krishna Janmashtami is a grand festival celebrated all over India, it is also called Gokulashtami. The holiday is to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna, and according to the Hindu calendar, the festival is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the Moon) or the 8th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapad. Most of the time, Krishna Janmashtami is listed on two consecutive days. The first one is for Smarta Sampradaya and the other one is for Vaishnava Sampradaya. This year, it will be celebrated on August 30 and 31.

On the fasting day part of the two day celebration, devotees take Sankalpa after finishing morning rituals and perform Krishna Puja during Nishita Kaal which is midnight. The devotees wash baby Krishan's idol with Pancha Amrit, decorate it with new clothes and ornaments, offer flowers, fruits, and sweets to the god and worship him in the cradle. People also hold special Dahi Handi events as Lord Krishna loved Makhan (white butter), curd, and milk.

Krishna Janmashtami wishes:

Let your life be filled with love and laughter with Lord Krishna's blessings. Happy Janmashtami!

May Lord Krishna always be with you and protect you and your loved ones.” Happy Krishna Janmashtami!

May lord Krishna bless you with values and show you the right path on this auspicious occasion of Janmashtami!

Lord Krishna will give you the courage to fight with hardships in life. Happy Janmashtami!
May Lord Krishna give you lots of happiness on the holy occasion of Krishna Janmashtami!