Krishna Janmashtami – Observe The Birth Of Lord Krishna

The day when the legend of all the era’s took birth – ‘Krishna Janmashtami’, is a much awaited auspicious time of the year. This is the day when Lord Krishna decided to spend some time on earth and instill certain moral values of bhakti and karma among us fellows. This festival is also known by other names like Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini or  Srikrishna Jayanti.

Nishita Puja Time = Starts at 24:03 for 0 Hours 43 Mins
Mid Night Moment = starts at 24:25

On 15th, Parana Time = After 17:39

On Parana Day Ashtami Tithi End Time = 17:39

It is celebrated on the eighth day every year after the full moon of Shravana. It is believed that Lord Krishna took birth at midnight on the Ashtami, Krishna paksha in the Hindu month of Shravan (August-September).

Why Is Janmashtami Celebrated?

The tales from the ancient times say that Lord Krishna was born inside Mathura jail on a dark, windy and rainy night. He was the eighth son of Devaki and was predicted to be the destroyer of the demon king Kansa. As Kansa was aware of this prediction, he used to kill every new born baby of Devaki but unfortunately missed on the eighth baby. The moment Krishna was born, the doors of the jail opened on their own, and his father Vasudev carried the baby secretly to Gokul. On their way, they faced many hurdles like a deep sea and a huge snake. But, miracles happened and the baby reached safely to the cowherd’s family. Lord Krishna was exchanged him for a newborn girl who was taken back to Mathura. Vasudeva returns to the prison with the girl. When Kansa learns of the birth, he rushes to the prison to kill the child. But when he arrives, the infant ascends to the heavens and is transformed into the goddess Yogamaya. She tells Kamsa, “O foolish! What will you get by killing me? Your nemesis is already born somewhere else.”

Meanwhile, Krishna is raised as a cowherd, leading an idyllic childhood. As he matures, he becomes a skillful musician, wooing the women of his village with his flute-playing. Krishna took birth to represent the mankind’s aspiration to embody all that is divine.

How Is Janmashtami Celebrated?

Fasting

On Janmashtami, a lot of devotees of Lord Krishna observe a fast for the whole day and night. The fast is broken on midnight where people prefer to have only milk and milk products as they were the favourite of Lord Krishna. Some also observe ‘Nirjala’ fast which involves fasting without having a single drop of water. READ MORE.....