Krishna Janmashtami 2022: Do's and don'ts for those who are fasting

Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated every year on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha according to the Hindu calendar. This year Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated across the country on 18th and 19th August. On the occasion of Janmashtami, special programs are organized in the temples of Lord Krishna and devotees offer prayers till midnight to celebrate the birth of the Lord. Some devotees also observe a one-day fast.

At this time, people participate in the Dahi Handi competition as Krishna loved butter and is affectionately called 'Makhan Chor' by his devotees. Even if the women kept the butter at a height, young Krishna along with his friends used to build human pyramids to steal the butter. It is performed today during Dahi Handi celebrations. Apart from Dahi Handi, people give donations to the poor and feed the cows on this day.They also dress up their children as Lord Krishna as their child form is worshiped during Janmashtami.

This fast is known as Janmashtami Vrat, and here are some dos and don'ts that you should follow.
Worth doing

1. One should wake up early in the morning on this auspicious day because Janmashtami is a time when waking up at the time of Brahma Muhurta gives you pure energy.
2. Only satvik food should be taken - During fasting on Krishna Janmashtami, only satvik food should be eaten. Garlic and onion should not be consumed on this day. Also, consumption of milk and curd is mandatory for Janmashtami festival.
3. Serve cows - Lord Krishna had great love for cows, he was also a cowherd. Therefore, it is considered auspicious to serve cows and feed them on the day of Janmashtami.
4. Donate food and clothes - Donating food, water and clothes during the fast on the day of Janmashtami is also auspicious.Lord Krishna considers everyone equal and loves everyone equally.

Don't Do

1. Avoid drinking tea or coffee – It is advised to avoid consumption of beverages like coffee or tea as it can lead to acidity and cause restlessness, heaviness and headache during fasting.
2. Avoid non-veg food - Most of the Hindu festivals follow fruits and vegetarian food.
3. Killing any kind of animal is a sin. One should stay away from these vengeful things on the day of Janmashtami.
4. Do not pluck Tulsi leaves - Tulsi leaves should not be plucked on Krishna Janmashtami and should be collected a day before.

On the day of Janmashtami, it is considered taboo to eat rice even if you do not fast. Avoid fried and oily things, during fasting one should avoid eating oily foods as it can cause stomach problems. It is advisable to include plenty of fruits, milk and juices in your fasting diet.

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