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Janmashtami 2026: Lord Shri Hari Vishnu, the sustainer of the world, took his eighth incarnation in the form of Shri Krishna in Dwaparyug and re-established religion on earth. In Dwapyug, Lord Krishna was born on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month. That is why from this day the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna is celebrated as a festival. It is also called Krishna Janmashtami. This is considered a very important festival in Sanatan Dharma. Fast is observed on the day of Krishna Janmashtami. On this day, the Laddu Gopal form of God is worshiped with rituals.
His birth is celebrated at midnight. A different celebration of Krishna Janmashtami is seen in the region of Braj. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitement across the country. There is a religious belief that by fasting and worshiping on this day, one gets the special blessings of Shri Krishna. According to Drik Panchang, this year the holy festival of Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on 04 September. Let us know the puja time and method of Janmashtami.
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Krishna Janmashtami date
According to Drik Pachang, this year the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month will start on 04 September at 02:25 in the night. This holy date will end on September 05 at 12:13 pm. In such a situation, considering Udaya Tithi and Nishita Kaal, the festival of Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on Friday, 04 September this year.
Auspicious time of Krishna Janmashtami Puja
The auspicious time for worship on Shri Krishna Janmotsav will be from 11:57 pm on 4th September to 12:43 pm on 5th September. That means devotees are given 45 rupees for worship.Minutes of time will be obtained. The fast can be broken after 6:01 am on 5th September. Dahi Handi program will also be organized across the country on 5th September.
Krishna Janmashtami worship method
On the day of Krishna Janmashtami, around 12 o’clock in the night, during the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, perform Panchamrit Abhishek of Bal Gopal with milk, curd, ghee, honey and water. Then dress them in clean clothes and do their makeup. Offer butter, sugar candy, fruits, Panchamrit and other satvik dishes to God. Celebrate the birth anniversary of Laddu Gopal by swinging it. Chant Vedic mantras and mantras of Shri Krishna. Do bhajan-kirtan. Perform Aarti of Lord Krishna by blowing conch and bell. Finally, after accepting the Prasad, pray to God for happiness and prosperity.
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