Janmashtami 2016: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Mantras, Fasting & puja timings for Krishna Janmashtami

Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2016, here we have auspicious timings, muhurat, puja vidhi for Krishna Janmashtami!

Updated: August 25, 2016 11:59 AM IST

By Zainab Mulla

Janmashtami 2016: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Mantras, Fasting & puja timings for Krishna Janmashtami

Janmashtami is popularly known as Gokulashtami or  Krishna Janmashtami, which marks the celebration of birth of the Lord Krishna. it is believed that Lord krishna, the Hindu deity took the eighth avatar of Vishnu. The festival is celebrated on the August 25th and Dahi Handi is celebrated on August 26th. This occasion marks the birthday of Lord Krishna which is celebrated with lot of zeal and enthusiasm in India and US. Read: 5 Best Dahi Handi Songs 2016 Or Dahi Handi 2016 LIVE from Thane & Mumbai

Dahi Handi is celebrated on the second day of Janmashtami and on this day ,“Baal Gopal” idol is also placed in a cradle as it signifies his birth. This occasion brings people together and encourages goodwill. Lord Krishna were born to Princess Devaki and Vasudeva in Mathura but he was raised in Gokul by his foster parents Yashoda and Nanda. ALSO READ: 2016 Krishna Janmashtami, Golkulashtami Quotes: 20 best quotes of Lord Krishna from Bhagavad Gita that will stir your soul!

According to Hindu calendar this festival is celebrated on the 8th day of Ashtami of Krishna Paksh in the month of Bhadon of the dark fortnight. Lord Krishna, the Hindu deity is considered as the most powerful human incarnations of Lord Vishnu. It is said that he was born around 5, 200 years ago in Mathura and his sole aim was to free Earth from all evil powers. Also Read: Krishna Janmashtami 2016 Recipes 

Here we have the auspicious Muhurat timings of Krishna Janmashtami 2016, have a look: ALSO READ: Krishna Janmashtami Special  songs & bhajan  Or  Krishna Janmashtami Celebration at Mathura

1) 5243th Birth Anniversary of Lord Krishna

Nishita Puja Time = 24:17+ to 25:03+ (0 Hours 46 Mins)

Mid Night Moment = 24:40+

2) On 26th, Parana Time = After 10:52

On Parana Day Ashtami got over before Sunrise
On Parana Day Rohini Nakshatra End Time = 10:52

3) Dahi Handi on 26th, August

Ashtami Tithi begins from = 22:17 on August 24th, 2016
Ashtami Tithi ends at = 20:07 on August 25th, 2016

On this day, there is a special event which takes place at Mathura, Vrindavan and features dramatic enactments of the life of Lord Krishna. The Rasa lila shows the other flirtatious side of Lord Krishna during his young days. Devotees celebrate Dahi Handi festival which celebrates God’s playful side wherein he used to break the pot of curd which was kept at the height. Slowly and steadily, this tradition and ritual became a major event in some parts of India.

Krishna Janmashtami festival is followed by the festival Nandotsav, which is the occasion when Nanda Baba distributed gifts to the community in honour of the birth.

According to mythological stories, Sri Krishna was born in a prison in the custody of King Kansa. Lord Krishna’s father Vasudev, immediately thought of his friend Nand and handed over his child to his friend and saved his child’s life. Lord Krishna further grew up in Gokul and soon killed his uncle Kansa.

On this day, devotees have rigorous fasting and they should only have a single meal that to on the previous day. The devotees further also take a Sankalpa which is a one-day long fast which can be broken on the next day after Rohini Nakshatra and Ashtami Tithi gets over. The followers of lord Krishna observe fast and indulge in a ritual of placing Krishna’s idol in a cradle and sing devotional songs. Many also chant ‘Vishnu Sahasranamam’, Krishna Stotra and other shlokas of the Lord.

All you need to know about the Fasting on Janmashtami:

People who fast on the day of Janmashtami are suppose to consume one single time meal and they are even suppose to take a Sankalpa which must be taken after finishing the entire morning rituals. Devotees have to observe one day long fast. This fast further breaks the next day after Rohini Nakshatra and Ashtami Tithi gets over that is after sunrise.

Items required for Janmasthami Puja:

1. New clothes for Lord Krishna
2. Bansuri (flute), ornaments for Lord
3. Shankha – conch shell
4. Pooja thali which consist pooja ingridents
5. Ghata – bell
6. Diya – earthen pot
7. Chawal – rice
8. Elaichi – Caradamom
9. Supari – betel nut
10. Paan Patta – betel leaves
11. Mauli thread
12. Gangajal – sacred water
13. Sindoor – Vermillion paste
14. Agarbatti – incense sticks
15. flowers
16. Ghee
17. Sweets

Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2016 to everyone of you, may Lord Krishna shower his divine blessings on each one of you.

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