Krishna Janmashtami 2024, one of Hinduism’s most revered festivals, is dedicated entirely to the worship of Lord Krishna, marking his 5251st birth anniversary. Celebrated worldwide with immense grandeur and enthusiasm, this year’s Janmashtami falls on August 26, 2024.
The festivities are scheduled around specific timings, beginning with the Ashtami Tithi from 3:39 AM on August 26 until 2:19 AM on August 27.
The auspicious Rohini Nakshatra, significant for Lord Krishna’s birth, starts at 3:55 PM on August 26 and ends at 3:38 PM on August 27.
Devotees will observe Nishita Puja from 12:01 AM to 12:45 AM on August 27, followed by a Midnight Shubh Muhurat at 12:23 AM for prayers and offerings.
The fast-breaking ceremony (Parana Muhurat) is set after 3:38 PM on August 27, with Rohini Nakshatra concluding at 3:38 PM, aligning with modern traditions.
CITY WISE MAHURAT:
City-specific celebrations across India will commence at varying times on August 27, 2024: Pune from 12:13 AM to 12:59 AM, New Delhi from 12:01 AM to 12:45 AM, Chennai from 11:48 PM to 12:34 AM, Jaipur from 12:06 AM to 12:51 AM.
Hyderabad from 11:55 PM to 12:41 AM, Gurgaon from 12:01 AM to 12:46 AM, Chandigarh from 12:03 AM to 12:47 AM, Kolkata from 11:16 PM to 12:01 AM.
Mumbai from 12:17 AM to 01:03 AM, Bengaluru from 11:58 PM to 12:44 AM, Ahmedabad from 12:19 AM to 01:04 AM, and Noida from 12:00 PM to 12:44 AM.
As devotees prepare to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna with fervour and devotion, the cultural significance and spiritual observances of Janmashtami highlight the unity and joy share