Krishna Janmashtami 2024 : Janmashtami is an important Hindu festival that is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu. Also called Gokulashtami, Dahi Handi, Shri Krishna Jayanti in different parts of India, it is celebrated with great enthusiasm by lakhs of devotees across the country. ADVERTISEMENT As Janmashtami 2024 approaches, here’s all you need to know about the festival.
According to the Hindu calendar, Janmashtami is marked on Ashtami (eighth day) of Krishna Paksh (dark fortnight) of the Bhadrapad month. This date falls in the months of August or September as per the Gregorian calendar. This year, the festival will be celebrated on .
According to Drik Panchang, Krishna Janmashtami spans two consecutive days as Lord Krishna was born around midnight. Ashtami tithi begins - 03:39 on Aug 26, 2024 Ashtami tithi ends - 02:19 on Aug 27, 2024 Rohini Nakshatra begins - 15:55 on Aug 26, 2024 Rohini Nakshatra ends - 15:38 on Aug 27, 2024 00:17 to 01:03, Aug 27 (Mumbai) 00:01 to 00:45, Aug 27 (New Delhi) 23:58 to 00:44, Aug 27 (Bangalore) 23:16 to 00:01, Aug 27 (Kolkata) Krishna Janmashtami has been celebrated for over 5200 years in India, celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. This year marks his 5251 birth anniversary.
The festival holds immense significance in Hindu mythology. Lord Krishna is worshipped as the deity of divinity, love and righteousness by Hindus, who celebrate the festival on a grand level. During Janmashta.