Krishna Janmashtami also called Gokulashtami is a grand festival celebrated all over India to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna. Check here the date of Krishna Janmashtami in 2021, and how it is celebrated. Krishna Janmashtami also called Gokulashtami is a grand festival celebrated all over India to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna. 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. According to the Gregorian calendar, Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated in the month of August or September. Shri Krishna Janmashtami date varies every year.
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.
How is Krishna Janmashtami celebrated:
On the fasting day, devotees take Sankalpa after finishing morning rituals and perform Krishna Puja during Nishita Kaal which is midnight as per Vedic time-keeping.
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.
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Shri 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
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Rituals of Shri Krishna Jayanti
This holy day is celebrated in different parts of India according to various kinds of local traditions and rituals.
People across the country who celebrate Sri Krishna Jayanti keep fasts on this day until midnight when Lord Krishna was born. As a symbol of His birth, the deity's idol is kept in a small cradle and prayers are offered. Bhajans and Bhagvad Gita recitals are done on this day.
In Maharashtra, Dahi Handi is organized on local and regional scales. A human pyramid is formed in order to break an earthen pot filled with buttermilk. There is huge competition and prizes worth lakhs are announced as rewards for these events.
In Uttar Pradesh, devotees in large number visit Krishna temples in the holy cities of Mathura and Vrindavan on this day.
Bhagavan Sri Krishna was born at midnight on Ashtami tithi (8th day) under Rohini Nakshatra. The month of Lord Krishna's birth is Shravan as per Amanta calendar and Bhadrapad in Purnimantha calendar. This corresponding to August - September months on English calendar and the exact date depends on the lunar cycle.
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