Janmashtami 2022 Date: August 18 Or 19? Know When Celebrations Will Take Place This Year

This year, the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada is falling for two days, due to which there is a situation of confusion among people regarding the date of Krishna Janmashtami.

Decorative items and puja material on sale ahead of Krishna Janmashtami

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Krishna Janmashtami 2022 Date: The eighth Vishnu incarnation, Lord Krishna, was born on Krishna Janmashtami. Many tales are woven to commemorate the day, with Krishna's early makhan chor days being a favourite topic of family discussion.

Bhadon celebrates Janmashtami (Krishna Janmashtami 2022) with a lot of fanfare. On this day in Rohini Nakshatra, Kanha was born. The first day of Bhadrapada month is August 13th. On Shri Krishna Janmashtami, elaborate decorations are made in temples and homes, 56 bhogs are made, and kirtans are conducted to celebrate the coming of Bal Gopal.

This year, the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada is falling for two days, due to which there is a situation of confusion among people regarding the date of Krishna Janmashtami. Let us know the exact date and muhurta of Krishna Janmashtami.

Why Is There Confusion Around Janmashtami’s Date? 

On Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 09:21, the Krishna Paksha of the Bhadrapada month will begin, marking Ashtami. Ashtami Tithi will end at 10.50 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022. Many people will celebrate Janmashtami on August 18 in accordance with religious beliefs that Krishna was born in the middle of the night; however, Janmashtami is also best observed on August 19 in accordance with sunrise. Banke Bihari Temple and Dwarkadhish Temple will also celebrate Shri Krishna Janmashtami on August 19.

The Dwarkadhish Temple released its schedule for Janamashtami Utsav 2022 on Twitter (https://www.dwarkadhish.org/ for English text).

Janmashtami Utsav 2022#Janmashtami #Dwarkadhish_Temple @COLLECTORDWK @mpparimal @DhanrajNathwani @sdmdwarka @mamdwarka @gpyvb @GujaratTourism pic.twitter.com/vXG1aKkix2

— Dwarkadhish Temple Official (@DwarkaOfficial) August 14, 2022

When Is The Muhrat Of Janamashtami? 

The auspicious time of Shri Krishna Puja will be from 12:20 to 01:05 on the 18th of August. Fasting time - August 19, after 10:59 pm.