Janmashtami | Krishna Janmashtami - 2021
Why do we celebrate Janmashtami?
Krishna Janmashtami or Janmashtami is celebrated by Hindus on the eighth day of Bhadrapada month, August- September. Krishna is the avatar of Vishnu. Janmashtami is the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna.
when is Janmashtami in 2021
This year Janmashtami falls on 30-08-2021. Usually, Janmashtami is celebrated for 2 to 3 days. As per Hindu mythology, Sri Krishna is believed to have been born in Mathura. The legend goes that Kansa’s sister Devaki’s eighth son was prophesied to kill the cruel king. So Kansa locked Devaki and Vasudeva in the prison and started killing their sons one by one until Krishna was born.
Krishna Janmashtami Puja timing or What time is Krishna Janam?
Shri Krishna Jayanti Yoga
This year is the 5248th Birth Anniversary of Lord Krishna
Krishna Janmashtami on Monday, August 30, 2021
Nishita Puja Time - 11:57 PM Aug 30 to 12:43 AM, Aug 31
Duration - 00 Hours 46 Mins
Dahi Handi on Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Ashtami Tithi Begins - 11:25 PM on Aug 29, 2021
Ashtami Tithi Ends - 01:59 AM on Aug 31, 2021
Rohini Nakshatra Begins - 06:39 AM on Aug 30, 2021
Rohini Nakshatra Ends - 09:44 AM on Aug 31, 2021
How can I keep Janmashtami fast in 2020?
Lord Krishna devotees keep fast on the day of Janmashtami. As per Janmashtami fasting rules, one should have only a single meal on that day. On fasting days, devotees keep a day-long fast and break it on the next day. No grains should be consumed during Janmashtami fasting.
Can we drink milk in Janmashtami fast?
Yes, you can have milk, coconut water. You can have water and juice. Do not eat any cooked form of food.
Can we eat fruits in Janmashtami fast?
On Janmashtami fasting, there is no restriction on eating fruits. So you can have them at any time of the day.
Can we eat salt in Janmashtami?
If you are going to make one meal on Janmashtami day, use rock salt instead of using the normal salt. This fasting is just like Navarathra fasting. All the rules will apply.
What sweets did Lord Krishna like?
Krishna likes all milk sweets. He likes milk kheer or milk payasam very much. In Guruvayur and other temples Lord Krishna "s the main prasad is Milk kheer.
At what age did Krishna marry?
Sri Krishna was 28–30 years when he married Rukmini.