In the Mahabharata and Puranas, the principal figure is Lord Krishna, the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudeva. His teachings are embodied in the Bhagavad Gita. Krishna’s birthday is observed globally as Janmashtami and is recognized by various names such as Krishnashtami, Krishna Jayanti, Gokulashtami, Yadukulashtami, and Srikrishna Jayanti in different regions.
Krishna’s birth is celebrated on the eighth (Ashtami) day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of Bhadrapada Masa. This year, it falls on the 26th of August (Monday), but in Vrindavan, it is celebrated on the 27th of August. This year marks the 5251st birth anniversary of Kanha.
This is a complete guide on the Janamastami.
Janamastami Bhajan
Start the day with some of the evergreen Bhajan.
Bollywood Song On Janamastami
Bollywood is also there to entertain you with some of the beautiful song.
Shubh Mahurat
Lord Krishna was born under the Rohini Nakshatra, and his birth anniversary is always celebrated during this auspicious period. The Rohini Nakshatra commences on the afternoon of 26th August (3:55 pm) and ends on 27th August (3:38 pm). This Janmashtami is further blessed with the auspicious Sawartha Siddhi Yog.
Idol of Krishna
In Janmashtami, we worship the Baal Gopal. The Idol of Baal Gopal sitting on Palna (Cradle) is preferred. We decorate Baal Gopal and his Palna with different things. Couples can also bring the idol of Radhe Krishna.
Decoration of lord Krishna is very important. Yellow colour is a fav of God.
Yellow silk clothes is of great significance,
Yellow flower is a must.
Yellow Sandal, Yellow Akshat, Saffron is very essential.
Vaijayanti and Harshringar flowers.
Here are some of the ideas for decorating Baal Gopal and his Palna
- You can decorate the Palna and Mukut with flowers.
- Mor Pankh (Peacock feathers) can also be used for decorating.
- Beads and crystals are also used for decorating.
- Best thing for decorating the Palna is the soft silk fabric.
Puja Items for Janamastami
- Laddoo Gopal
- Sinhasan
- Roli
- Supari
- Kamalgatte
- Yellow Clothes
- Kusha and Dhruva
- Panchmewa
- Ganga jal
- Honey
- Mishri or Sugar
- Milk
- Tulsi leaves
- Ghee
- Dhoop Batti
- Hawan Samagri etc.
Janamastami Vrat Katha
Mantra for Jaap in Janamastami
हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण, कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे,
हरे राम हरे राम, राम राम हरे हरे
ॐ देविकानन्दनाय विधमहे वासुदेवाय धीमहि तन्नो कृष्ण: प्रचोदयात
श्री कृष्ण गोविंद हरे मुरारे, हे नाथ नारायण वासुदेवा
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय नमः
Puja Vidhi
- Wake up in the morning.
- Clean your Mandir and home.
- Decorate the door with Toran.
- Light ghee Dipak in the mandir.
- Observe Fast throughout the day.
- Prepare bhog for Laddo Gopal.
- Don’t forget to keep Makhan Mishri.
- Decorate the Palna and Laddo Gopal.
- Perform Puja and Arti of Laddo Gopal.
- Laddu Gopal loves swinging in the Palna.
- After Mid night Puja break your fast (Paran) by eating the special prasad.
