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For the devotees of Lord Shri Krishna, the day of Janmashtami is no less than a festival. Monthly Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of every month. It is believed that by serving Kanha with true heart on this day, all the troubles of life go away and happiness and prosperity comes in the house, but often unknowingly we make some mistakes due to which our fast may be broken or we may not get the full results of the puja. If you are also going to observe fast this Janmashtami, then take special care of these 4 things.
When is Masik Krishna Janmashtami?
According to the Panchang, Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month will start from 08:23 AM on 10 January 2026 and will end at 10:20 AM on 11 January 2026. Since there is a rule of Udayatithi in it, the first monthly Janmashtami of the year 2026 will be celebrated on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Do not make these mistakes on the day of Janmashtami fast!
plucking basil leaves
Tulsi is very dear to Lord Vishnu and his incarnation Shri Krishna. It is mandatory to have Tulsi in their offering, but remember that Tulsi leaves should not be plucked on the day of Janmashtami. If you want basil for puja, then pluck it a day before and keep it. On Janmashtami, offer water to the Tulsi plant and light a lamp, but do not harm it.
Abstain from unhealthy food and intoxicants
Fasting is not just about staying hungry, rather it is a festival of purification of mind and body. Garlic, onion or any kind of non-vegetarian food should not be cooked at home on the day of Janmashtami. Apart from this, consuming alcohol or other intoxicants on this day not only breaks the fast but also causes great guilt to the person.
don’t insult cows
Shri Krishna is called Gopal, that is, the one who rears and loves cows. If you are observing fast on Janmashtami and harass any cow or calf or chase it away from the door, then your puja will be considered incomplete.
Deed of virtue: On this day, feed green fodder or give jaggery and roti to the cow. By doing this Kanha becomes happy quickly.
to harbor hatred and anger
Often people keep fast physically, but have bitterness or anger towards others in their mind. According to the scriptures, insulting someone, lying or arguing during the fast is considered mental impurity.
Importance of monthly Janmashtami
In Hindu religion, Lord Shri Krishna is considered a symbol of love, compassion and religion. This Ashtami that comes every month reminds us that God is close to us. Although Krishna Janmashtami of Bhadrapada month is the most famous, but very few people know that monthly Janmashtami is also celebrated every month on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha. According to belief, doing special worship of Lord Krishna on this day provides relief from many problems of life.
Also read: Why was the month of Magh called the ocean of virtue? What is its importance in the scriptures
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