2023 Krishna Janmashtami

Janmashtami Date Calendar 2023 in India

In India, Hindus will commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Janmashtami in 2023, a significant religious event. He is said to be the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. It happens during the Sravana month and is also known as Gokulashtami. The date according to the Gregorian calendar is September 7, 2023. Shri Krishna Jayanti is celebrated with great fervour across the globe. People observe a fast and pay reverence to monuments of Lord Krishna on this day.

Janmashtami Date Calendar 2023 to 2029

The upcoming day and dates for Krishna Janmashtami celebration in India

2023 Krishna Janmashtami Shubh Muhurat

1. It is considered when Ashtami is enduring during midnight, Vrat must be held on the next day.
2. If it is still the Ashtami at midnight on the second day, keep fast on the next day.
3. If Ashtami is for midnight of 2 days and Rohini Nakshatra is for one night only, the subsequent day of that night must be evaluated for the fast.
4. If Ashtami is at midnight for 2 days and both of the nights bear Rohini Nakshatra, Krishna Janmashtami fast is taken on the second day.

Krishna Janmashtami Fasting Rules 2023

For those who choose to fast on Krishna Janmashtami, there are a few guidelines. From Janmashtami until the fast is broken the following day after sunrise, no grains should be consumed. The guidelines for fasting will be in place on Ekadashi. The proper moment should be picked to have parana for the fast break. The following morning after dawn, once Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra have gone, is when the parana, or fasting, associated with Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated. The fast may be broken during the day when Ashtami Tithi or Rohini Nakshatra are done if they are not finished before sunset.

Significance of Krishna Janmashtami 2023

1. All the temples of the nation are decorated beautifully.
2. After decorating Krishna, he is positioned on the cradle and swung by everyone.
3. Worshippers hold fast till midnight. At the midnight, the information of Krishna’s birth is sent everywhere with the sacred sounds of conches and bells. Krishna’s Aarti is sung and heavenly food is circulated everywhere.
4. All the devotees sing and dance on this day till midnight to worship the god.