Krishna Janmashtami 2022 Vrat Niyam — Dos And Don'ts To Follow While Fasting On Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami 2022 Vrat Niyam: On the anniversary of Lord Krishna's birth, people maintain a fast. At midnight, they break their fast by performing kirtan and bhajans of Kanha.

Hindu priest pours milk on the idol of Lord Krishna as a part of Abhishek rituals on the occasion of the Janmashtami festival at Govardhan Nath temple in Beawar.

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Janmashtami 2022 Vrat Niyam: On the eighth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, Krishna Janmashtami is observed. This year, the festival will be held on August 18 and 19. Every year, on the anniversary of Lord Krishna's birth, the entire nation celebrates this event with great fervour. On the anniversary of Lord Krishna's birth, people maintain a fast. At midnight, they break their fast by performing kirtan and bhajans of Kanha.

The following are some of the Dos and Don'ts for the Janamashtami Vrat;

Dos of Vrat Niyam Krishna Janmashtami: 

Have ‘Satvik Bhojan’: On the day of Krishna Janmashtami, only satvik food should be eaten. Garlic and onion should not be used in food on this day, because garlic onion is kept in the tamasic category. At the same time, even after forgetting one day, meat and liquor should not be consumed.

Wake Up Early And Take A Bath: There innumerable benefits of waking up early in the morning, it's just not beneficial for the health it also helps us to get the day an early and positive start and organise the events of the day in advance. It is advised to wake up early on festivals so that puja and rituals could be performed on time (muhurta).

Donate Food To The Needy: Krishna is believed to be the 8th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The childhood tales of Krishna reveal that he was everyone’s friend. Krishna never discriminated against anyone on the basis of any societal prejudices, on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami people should donate food (and if they can, clothes too) to those who are in need.  

Donts of Vrat Niyam Krishna Janmashtami:

Don’t Pluck Tulsi Leaves: Shri Krishna Ji is regarded as an avatar of Lord Vishnu, and Shri Hari (Vishnu Ji) holds Tulsi Vishnu Ji in the highest regard. So on Krishna Janmashtami, tulsi leaves shouldn't be plucked, tulsi leaves are not seen as stale, thus it is best to gather them a day ahead of time to offer to Krishna in worship.

Don’t Eat Rice: Just as it is forbidden to eat rice on Ekadashi, in the same way, on Janmashtami, one should not eat rice even if one is not fasting.

Cow Shouldn’t Be Hurt: Kanha loves cows very much. In his childhood, he used to go cow grazing with the cowherd. Therefore, don't kill a cow and a calf on Janmashtami or any other day, otherwise, Krishna gets angry. Krishna Ji is pleased by serving the cows.

Don't Insult Anyone: All the devotees, rich and poor, are equal to Lord Krishna, so do not disrespect or insult anyone by forgetting on the day of Krishna Janmashtami. Insulting any poor person can anger Shri Krishna.