Why does Mangla Aarti take place on Janmashtami on the day of Janmashtami?
Janmashtami 2025: Banke Bihari Temple of Vrindavan is the center of faith of crores of devotees. Every tradition and every celebration here has its own special significance. Throughout the year, Thakur ji’s visions are held at his scheduled time, but one day comes when the view of this temple is completely different. That day is of Shri Krishna Janmashtami. The biggest feature of this day is ‘Mangala Aarti’ which is only once a year, at midnight at the birth of God. The question always arises in the minds of devotees, why is this so? Come, know about the supernatural beliefs and interesting story behind it.
What is Mangala Aarti and why is it so special?
Mangala Aarti in most temples occurs before sunrise in the morning. But this is not a tradition in Banke Bihari temple. Here Mangala Aarti is only once a year, Janmashtami at 12 o’clock at night. This Aarti is a symbol of the birth of Lord Krishna. When Sri Krishna was born in Vasudev’s house in Mathura jail at midnight, the gods were also distraught for his darshan. Realizing this belief, Mangala Aarti is organized here to enjoy the birth anniversary of Shri Krishna. Millions of devotees from all over the country and abroad reach Vrindavan to participate in this Aarti.
Many beliefs and interesting stories are prevalent behind the Mangala Aarti in Banke Bihari temple every day.
Banke Bihari is in ‘Balak Roop’
According to the servants and priests of the temple, Banke Bihari ji is considered here in the form of ‘child’. And it is not considered appropriate to awaken a child so quickly in the morning. It is believed that Thakur ji should be allowed to rest for late in the morning, so that he should be energetic to give darshan to his devotees throughout the day. Due to this affection and Vatsalya Bhava, there is no Mangala Aarti here every day.
Why is Mangala Aarti only on Janmashtami?
According to another belief, ‘Mangala’ means ‘auspicious’ and ‘Mangal’ Mangala Aarti is performed on the night of Janmashtami, because it is the most auspicious and auspicious moment to come on this earth of God. At this time, by seeing Bihari ji, all the sufferings of the life of the devotees are removed and they attain salvation.
Divine moments of Mangla Aarti
The view of Mangala Aarti in the Banke Bihari temple on the night of Janmashtami is amazing and unforgettable. As soon as the doors of the temple open at midnight, the entire Vrindavan echoes with the shout of ‘Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki’. Thousands of devotees are eager to get a glimpse of their adorable together. Thakur ji is bathed with Panchamrit. They are decorated with new and beautiful clothes. After this there is Mangala Aarti, in which devotees see themselves blessed by seeing them. During this time, Prasad and Makhan-Mishri are also distributed, which fills special enthusiasm among the devotees.
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