Janmashtami 2024: A Celebration of Lord Krishna's Birthday
Understanding Janmashtami 2024
Janmashtami 2024 will be celebrated on August 26, commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna. This festival is observed annually on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha during the month of Shraavana in Bhadrapad. Here’s a detailed look at the shubh muhurat and rituals you should observe for this special occasion.
Shubh Muhurat for Janmashtami 2024
- Nishita Puja Time: 12:01 am to 12:45 am, August 27
- Ashtami Tithi Begins: 3:39 am, August 26
- Ashtami Tithi Ends: 2:19 am, August 27
- Midnight Shubh Muhurat: 12:23 am, August 27
- Rohini Nakshatra Begins: 3:55 pm, August 26
- Rohini Nakshatra Ends: 3:38 pm, August 27
- Parana Muhurat: after 3:38 pm, August 27
- Chandrodaya Time: 11:20 pm, August 26
City-Wise Timings for Janmashtami 2024
- New Delhi - 12:01 am to 12:45 am, August 27
- Noida - 12:00 pm to 12:44 am, August 27
- Gurgaon - 12:01 am to 12:46 am, August 27
- Mumbai - 12:17 am to 01:03 am, August 27
- Bengaluru - 11:58 pm to 12:44 am, August 27
- Kolkata - 11:16 pm to 12:01 am, August 27
- Chandigarh - 12:03 am to 12:47 am, August 27
- Pune - 12:13 am to 12:59 am, August 27
- Chennai - 11:48 pm to 12:34 am, August 27
- Jaipur - 12:06 am to 12:51 am, August 27
- Hyderabad - 11:55 pm to 12:41 am, August 27
- Ahmedabad - 12:19 am to 01:04 am, August 27
Janmashtami Pooja Samagri
To perform the Janmashtami pooja, gather the following items:
- Picture of Lord Krishna on a banana leaf
- Rose, wheat, rice, red lotus flowers
- Incense sticks, agarbatti, kumkum, abir, gulal
- Kesar, kapur, sindoor, Chandan
- Yagyopavit, akshat, paan leaves, supari, pushmala
- Haldi, cotton, tulsi mala, kamal gatta
- Ganga Jal, honey, dhaniya, panch meva, sugar, cow ghee, cow milk, rituphal, cardamom
Don't forget the decorative elements for Bal Krishna such as flute, earrings, bangles, and more!
Important Rituals for Janmashtami 2024
During Janmashtami, devotees observe a fast to honor Lord Krishna. Choose between a nirjala vrat or a phalahar fast. This fast usually concludes at midnight, marking the birth of the deity. Traditional attire and decorating Krishna's idol are also a significant part of the ritual. Make sure to chant mantras and bhajans during the festivities to seek blessings for health and prosperity.
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