Janmashtami 2024: Date, Time, Ritual Significance, and Celebrations
Janmashtami 2024 Date and Time
Janmashtami 2024 will be celebrated on August 26. Ashtami Tithi's timings are as follows:
- Ashtami Tithi Begins - August 26, 2024 - 3:39 AM
- Ashtami Tithi Ends - August 27, 2024 - 2:19 AM
- Rohini Nakshatra Begins - August 26, 2024 - 3:55 PM
- Rohini Nakshatra Ends - August 27, 2024 - 3:38 PM
- Nishita Puja Time - August 27, 2024 - 12:01 AM to 12:45 AM
- Midnight Shubh Muhurat - 12:23 AM, August 27
- Parana Muhurat - after 3:38 PM, August 27
- Chandrodaya Time - August 26, 2024 - 11:20 PM
City Wise Timings
Check out the city-wise timings for Janmashtami 2024 celebrations:
- Pune: August 27, 2024 - 12:13 AM to 12:59 AM
- New Delhi: August 27, 2024 - 12:01 AM to 12:45 AM
- Chennai: August 27, 2024 - 11:48 PM to 12:34 AM
- Jaipur: August 27, 2024 - 12:06 AM to 12:51 AM
- Hyderabad: August 27, 2024 - 11:55 PM to 12:41 AM
- Gurgaon: August 27, 2024 - 12:01 AM to 12:46 AM
- Chandigarh: August 27, 2024 - 12:03 AM to 12:47 AM
- Kolkata: August 27, 2024 - 11:16 PM to 12:01 AM
- Mumbai: August 27, 2024 - 12:17 AM to 01:03 AM
- Bengaluru: August 27, 2024 - 11:58 PM to 12:44 AM
- Ahmedabad: August 27, 2024 - 12:19 AM to 01:04 AM
- Noida: August 27, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 12:44 AM
Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Significance
Krishna Janmashtami holds significant importance for Hindus. Celebrated widely, this day honors the birth of Lord Krishna, the ninth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Devotees indulge in various customs and rituals, celebrating the joyful occasion with decorations and feasts. Temples and homes shine with flowers and lights, as people prepare special offerings for their beloved deity.
Puja Rituals for Janmashtami 2024
- Begin with an early holy bath and commit to a fast.
- Cleanse your home and puja area.
- Perform the abhishekam for Laddoo Gopal Ji.
- Dress Lord Krishna in special attire.
- Apply yellow chandan tilak.
- Set up a space with a yellow cloth and flower decoration.
- Offer Tulsi Patra, Panchamrit, and assorted sweets.
- Recite prayers and hymns in reverence.
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