Janmashtami 2024 Date: When is Krishna Janmashtami in 2024?

Krishna Janmashtami Date - Monday, August 26, 2024

Janmashtami, the grand celebration of Lord Krishna's birth, will be observed with great fervor and devotion across India on Monday, August 26, 2024. This auspicious day marks the 5251st birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to Hindu tradition, Krishna was born on Ashtami Tithi during the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the month of Bhadrapada.

Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Date and Timings

In many parts of India, the Dahi Handi festivities, symbolizing Lord Krishna’s playful nature and love for butter, will take place the following day on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Groups of enthusiastic participants, known as Govindas, will form human pyramids to break a pot of curd, recreating Krishna’s mischievous stealing of butter in his childhood.

For those observing the Parana (breaking of the fast), the timings vary according to different traditions and practices. As per Dharma Shastra, Parana can be done after 03:38 PM on August 27, marking the end of the Rohini Nakshatra. Alternatively, the fast can also be broken as early as 05:57 AM on the same day after sunrise. In modern tradition, however, many devotees prefer to break their fast immediately after the Nishita Puja, around 12:45 AM, to coincide with the midnight moment of Lord Krishna’s birth.

The celestial events associated with Janmashtami include the Ashtami Tithi, which begins at 03:39 AM on August 26 and ends at 02:19 AM on August 27, 2024. Additionally, the Rohini Nakshatra, a significant astrological event linked to Lord Krishna’s birth, will commence at 03:55 PM on August 26 and end at 03:38 PM on August 27, 2024.

Janmashtami is not just a festival but a spiritual occasion, reminding devotees of Lord Krishna’s teachings and his role as a guide for humanity, encouraging a life of righteousness and devotion.