Festival and celebrations

IIE Digital Desk: Janmashtami, is the vibrant festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, is observed with great enthusiasm and devotion across the India and around the world. In 2024, this auspicious occasion marks the 5251st birth anniversary of Lord Krishna and will be celebrated with traditional fervor and joy. Janmashtam is celebrated on his birth celebration of 26 festival and holds the festival with special significant for devotees and with observance of involved in a series of rituals and customs. 

EVENT                                          DATE/ TIME

Krishna Janmashtami 2024          Monday, August 26, 2024

Dahi Handi 2024                         Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Ashtami Tithi Begins                 06:09 PM on Aug 25, 2024

Ashtami Tithi Ends                 04:49 PM on Aug 26, 2024

Rohini Nakshatra Begins                  06:25 AM on Aug 26, 2024

Rohini Nakshatra Ends                  06:08 AM on Aug 27, 2024

Parana as per Dharma Shastra           06:36 AM on Aug 27, 2024

Parana as per modern tradition           01:41 AM on Aug 27, 2024

Rituals of Janmashtami

Devotees celebrate Krishna Janmashtami with a variety of rituals, including:

Fasting: Many people observe a day-long fast, breaking it at midnight with special prayers and offerings.

Midnight Celebration: The birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated at midnight with devotional songs, dance, and reenactments of Krishna’s life.

Dahi Handi: In some regions, the festival includes the playful tradition of Dahi Handi, where teams form human pyramids to break a pot filled with curd, symbolizing Krishna's love for butter.

Decorations and Temples: Homes and temples are beautifully decorated with flowers, lights, and images of Krishna. Devotees offer fruits, sweets, and other delicacies to the deity.

Significance Of Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami holds immense spiritual significance for devotees. It celebrates the divine presence of Lord Krishna, who is revered as a symbol of love, wisdom, and righteousness. The festival serves as a reminder of Krishna’s teachings in the Bhagavad Gita, emphasizing the importance of duty, devotion, and dharma.

Through prayer and celebration, devotees seek Krishna's blessings for peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth. Krishna Janmashtami is not only a religious observance but also a cultural celebration that brings communities together in joy and devotion.