According to Hindi almanac, special worship of Lord Krishna is done in the month of Bhadrapada. The festival of Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month. On this day, Mata Devaki gave birth to Bal Krishna, hence it is called Janmashtami or Krishna Janmashtami. Lord Krishna was born to liberate Kansa Mama from the tyranny. Janmashtami is having two days this year. Krishna Janmashtami is on 11 August and 12 August. Though which date is best for Krishna Janmashtami, it depends on the birth date and constellation of Shri Krishna. Let us know on which date Krishna Janmashtami should be celebrated this year?
Celebrate Krishna Janmashtami on August 12
According to the Panchang, every year Sri Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami date of the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month and Rohini Nakshatra. Sometimes in astrology calculations there is a difference of time between the date and the constellation, so the dates differ.
According to the Hindu calendar, Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami Tithi starts from 09.06 am on August 11, which will remain at 11:30 am on August 12. On the other hand, Rohini Nakshatra is starting from 03:27 am on August 13 and will end at 05: 22 in the morning. In such a situation, it would be appropriate to celebrate Janmashtami on August 12.
Janmashtami Puja Time
You will get 43 minutes for Janmashtami Puja. You can worship Shri Krishna’s birth on the night of 12 August from 05:00 to 12:48.
Janmashtami in Mathura and Dwarka
This year, Janmashtami will be celebrated on 12 August in Mathura and Dwarka. At the same time, Krishna’s birth anniversary in Banaras, Ujjain and Jagannath Puri will be celebrated a day before on August 11 itself.
Janmashtami fast
People of all age groups can observe Sri Krishna Janmashtami, although those who have health problems, it is good if they do not. By not fasting, they only worship God. According to Jyothi beliefs, by observing Janmashtami, a person gets children like Bal Krishna.
