Hindus celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Janmashtami in India in 2023, which is a significant holy holiday. He is regarded as Lord Vishnu’s eighth manifestation, or avatar. It occurs in the month of Sravana and is also known as Gokulashtami. According to the Gregorian calendar, it occurs on September 7, 2023. Around the world, Shri Krishna Jayanti is celebrated with great fervour. On this day, people observe a fast and pay homage to Lord Krishna statues.
Janmashtami Date Calendar 2023 to 2029
The upcoming day and dates for Krishna Janmashtami celebration in India
Date | Month | Year | Day |
Krishna Janmashtami Date Calendar 2024 | |||
26 | August | 2024 | Monday |
Krishna Janmashtami Date Calendar 2025 | |||
15 | August | 2025 | Friday |
Krishna Janmashtami Date Calendar 2026 | |||
04 | September | 2026 | Friday |
Krishna Janmashtami Date Calendar 2027 | |||
25 | August | 2027 | Wednesday |
Krishna Janmashtami Date Calendar 2028 | |||
13 | August | 2028 | Sunday |
Krishna Janmashtami Date Calendar 2029 | |||
01 | September | 2029 | Saturday |
1. It is considered when Ashtami is enduring during midnight, Vrat must be held on the next day.
2. If it is still the Ashtami at midnight on the second day, keep fast on the next day.
3. If Ashtami is for midnight of 2 days and Rohini Nakshatra is for one night only, the subsequent day of that night must be evaluated for the fast.
4. If Ashtami is at midnight for 2 days and both of the nights bear Rohini Nakshatra, Krishna Janmashtami fast is taken on the second day.
Fasting on Krishna Janmashtami and parana
For keeping a fast on Krishna Janmashtami, there are several guidelines. Until the fast is broken the following day after sunrise, no grains should be consumed during the Janmashtami fasting period. The regulations for fasting on Ekadashi will apply. Breaking the fast with parana should be done at the appropriate moment. The next morning after daybreak, when Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra have passed, is when Krishna Janmashtami fasting, or Parana, is observed. The fast can be broken during the day when either Ashtami Tithi or Rohini Nakshatra is finished if Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra are not finished before Sunset.
1. The nation’s temples are all exquisitely ornamented.
2. After Krishna has been decorated, he is placed on the cradle and passed around by everyone.
3. Until midnight, worshippers remain steadfast. With the use of bells and conches, the news of Krishna’s birth is broadcast worldwide at midnight. There is music for Krishna’s Aarti, and divine food is served everywhere.
4. On this day, all followers adore the god by singing and dancing into the wee hours.