Janmashtami 2024: Know The Auspicious Time Of Worshipping Lord Krishna In Major Cities

Janmashtami 2024: On Krishna Janmashtami, Lord Krishna was born as the eighth child of Devki in the prison of the demon King Kansa in Mathura. Lord Krishna is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that worshipping the child form of Lord Krishna on Janmashtami, the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada, removes all sorrows, sins, and poverty.Know the exact time and muhurat of worshipping Lord Krishna in major cities like New delhi, Mumbai, Mathura and Pune:ALSO READ: Aja Ekadashi 2024: Date, Puja Muhurat, Significance And All You Need To Know About This FestivalWhen is Krishna Janmashtami 2024?Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on August 26, 2024. On this day, devotees decorate their homes with miniature tableaux, sing devotional songs, and observe a fast. They adorn the child form of Krishna and celebrate His birth at midnight under the Rohini Nakshatra.Janmashtami in Vrindavan and MathuraIn Mathura and Vrindavan, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, Janmashtami will be celebrated on August 26, 2024. The celebration in these cities is particularly special, with crowds of devotees gathering to catch a glimpse of Banke Bihari.Janmashtami 2024 Puja MuhuratBhadrapada Krishna Ashtami Tithi Begins: August 26, 2024, at 03:39 AMBhadrapada Krishna Ashtami Tithi Ends: August 27, 2024, at 02:19 AMRohini Nakshatra Begins: August 26, 2024, at 03:55 PMRohini Nakshatra Ends: August 27, 2024, at 01:38 PMKrishna Puja Time: 12:06 AM - 12:51 AM, August 27, 2024Midnight Moment: 12:28 AM, August 27, 2024Moonrise Time: 11:41 PMVrat Parana Time: After 03:38 PM, August 27, 2024Night Parana Time: After 12:51 AM on August 27, 2024, after Krishna's pujaHow to Observe the Janmashtami Fast?Apart from worshipping Krishna, there is a tradition of fasting on Janmashtami. From the day before, during Saptami Tithi, one should abstain from consuming tamasic foods such as garlic, onions, brinjal, and radishes and should follow a sattvic diet while maintaining celibacy. On the day of Janmashtami, one should wake up at Brahma Muhurat, take a bath, wear clean clothes, and take a vow to fast with either fruit or water. Devotees should immerse themselves in Krishna's devotion throughout the day. At midnight, they celebrate Krishna's birth, offer Him food, and break the fast the next day.[Disclaimer: The content of this article is based solely on astrological predictions, and should be taken as general guidance. Individual experiences may vary. ABPLive.com does not assert the accuracy or validity of any claims or information presented. It is strongly recommended to consult a qualified expert before considering or implementing any information or belief discussed herein.]