Janmashtami 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Devotees Takes Blessing At Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple In Mathura
Janmashtami is a sacred and revered occasion that commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, who is adored as the embodiment of divine wisdom and boundless love.
Background
Krishna Janmashtami Hightlights Updates: Hello and welcome to Janmashtami Live Blog. Janmashtami is a sacred and revered occasion that commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, who is adored as the embodiment of divine wisdom and boundless love. Follow this space to have a look at the celebrations around the country.
According to Hindi mythology, Lord Krishna was born in the prison of the demon King Kansa in Mathura as the eighth child of Devaki on this day. Krishna is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that worshipping the child form of Lord Krishna on Janmashtami, which falls on the Ashtami of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, removes all sorrows, defects, and poverty.
Janmashtami 2024: History
According to the belief system, Kansa, who was the brother of Queen Devaki, received a prophecy foretelling that her eighth son would ultimately lead to his downfall. Upon learning of this ominous prediction, Kansa took drastic measures by imprisoning both Devaki and her husband Vasudev. Tragically, Kansa proceeded to execute all six of their children one by one. However, when Kansa attempted to eliminate Krishna, fate intervened. Krishna was discreetly spirited away from the gloomy prison just in time. King Vasudeva bravely crossed the Yamuna River, cradling Krishna in a basket over his head, and entrusted him to the care of his dear friends Yashoda and Nanda in the serene town of Vrindavan.
Vasudev, in a desperate bid to protect his children, returned with their newborn girl on the very day she was born. He intended to present her to King Kansa, hoping that Kansa would spare her life, as the prophecy had specifically mentioned the eighth 'son' as the harbinger of Kansa's demise. However, Kansa callously hurled the innocent infant girl against a rock. Astonishingly, instead of suffering harm, she ascended into the air, transforming into the divine Goddess Durga, issuing a dire warning of Kansa's impending doom.
As time passed, Krishna grew into a young man and ultimately confronted and defeated Kansa, thus fulfilling the prophecy and liberating the town from Kansa's brutal and oppressive rule. The occasion of Krishna Janmashtami serves as a celebration of the love, compassion, and sheer beauty that Lord Krishna embodies, showcasing the triumph of good over evil and the enduring power of divine grace.
Janmashtami 2024 Puja Timings
- Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami Tithi Begins: August 26, 2024, at 3:39 AM
- Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami Tithi Ends: August 27, 2024, at 2:19 AM
- Rohini Nakshatra Begins: August 26, 2024, at 3:55 PM
- Rohini Nakshatra Ends: August 27, 2024, at 1:38 PM
- Krishna Puja Timing: 12:06 AM - 12:51 AM, August 27
- Midnight Moment: 12:28 AM, August 27
- Moonrise Time: 11:41 PM
- Fast Breaking Time: After 3:38 PM, August 27
- Night Fast Breaking Time: After 12:51 AM, August 27, following Krishna’s puja
Janmashtami Celebrations In Vrindavan And Mathura
In Krishna's birthplace, Mathura, and in Vrindavan, Janmashtami will also be celebrated on August 26, 2024. The festivities here are particularly special, with large crowds of devotees gathering for darshan at the Banke Bihari Temple.
How To Observe The Fast
Apart from worshipping Lord Krishna, observing a fast is also a significant aspect of Janmashtami. From the day before Janmashtami, known as Saptami, it is recommended to avoid tamasic foods like garlic, onions, eggplant, and radishes and to consume only sattvic food while maintaining celibacy. On Janmashtami, wake up early during the Brahma Muhurta, bathe, wear clean clothes, and resolve to observe the fast, consuming only fruits or water. Devote the entire day to Krishna Bhakti, and at midnight, celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna by offering him special delicacies. The fast can be broken the next day.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai Celebrates Krishna Janmashtami With Differently-Abled Children At His Residence
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai celebrates Krishna Janmashtami with differently-abled children at his residence
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) August 26, 2024
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Devotees Take Blessing At Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple In Mathura On The Occasion Of Krishna Janmashtami
#WATCH | Devotees take blessing at Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Mathura on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami. pic.twitter.com/8sB1LLV3Le
— ANI (@ANI) August 26, 2024
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