Krishna Janmashtami 2023 Date

Janmashtami 2023 Calendar

Krishna Janmashtami 2023 in India is an important Hindu religious celebration commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna. He is regarded as Lord Vishnu’s ninth incarnation (avatar). Also known as Gokulashtami, it occurs in the month of Sravana on September 7, 2023 according to the Gregorian calendar. Shri Krishna Jayanti is celebrated with great fervour over the world. People observe this day by fasting and adoring Lord Krishna’s statues.

Janmashtami Date Calendar 2023 to 2029

The upcoming day and dates for Krishna Janmashtami celebration in India

Krishna Janmashtami Shubh Muhurat

1. It is considered when Ashtami is enduring during midnight, Vrat must be held on the next day.
2. If it is still the Ashtami at midnight on the second day, keep fast on the next day.
3. If Ashtami is for midnight of 2 days and Rohini Nakshatra is for one night only, the subsequent day of that night must be evaluated for the fast.
4. If Ashtami is at midnight for 2 days and both of the nights bear Rohini Nakshatra, Krishna Janmashtami fast is taken on the second day.

Fasting for Krishna Janmashtami and Parana

On Krishna Janmashtami, there are some fasting rules. During Janmashtami fasting, no grains should be consumed until the fast is broken the next day after sunrise. The rules will be the same as they are for Ekadashi fasting. Breaking the fast should be done at the appropriate time. When Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra are over, the Krishna Janmashtami fasting, Parana, is held the next day after daybreak. If Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra are not completed by Sunset, the fast can be broken during the day when either Ashtami Tithi or Rohini Nakshatra is completed.

Importance of the Krishna Janmashtami holiday in 2023

1. The nation’s numerous temples all have stunningly magnificent decorations.
2. Once everyone has finished decorating Krishna, he is placed on the cradle so that everyone can swing him.
3. Devotees abstain from food and drink till midnight. At the stroke of midnight, the news of Krishna’s birth is broadcast all throughout the world with the help of the sanctified tones of conches and bells. The Aarti of Krishna is being sung, and beautiful food is being passed around to everyone.
4. In order to show their devotion to the god, all of the followers sing and dance on this day until midnight.