Krishna Janmashtami: Know about date, time and significance

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Janmashtami. In 20203, the Rohini Nakshtra and Ashtami Tithi are falling on the night of Janmashtami. This is the main reason behind the confusion of the actual date of celebration of the festival.

As per Drik Panchang, Krishna Janmashtami is falling on two consecutive days. The Ashtami Tithi will begin at 3:37 pm on September 6 and end at 4:14 pm on September 7. This is the main reason behind the celebration of Sri Krishna Janmashtami on two days.

Also read: Janmashtami 2023: How Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated in Mathura and Vrindavan? Rohini Nakshatra for the day will begin at 9:20 am on September 6 and last till 10:25 am on September 7. Considering the coinciding date of Rohini Nakshtra and Ashtami Tithi, Janmashtami will be widely celebrated on September 6. Also Read: Janmashtami stickers on WhatsApp: How to download and share with others The auspicious time for the worship on Shri Janmashtami starts at 11: 57 pm.

The birth anniversary and worship of Lord Krishna will be celebrated till 12:42 midnight. Other than two-day celebration of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, there are more reasons that make the festival more special this year. Also Read: Bank Holidays: Plan in advance, banks to remain closed for 18 days in September.

Check full holiday calendar here This year, the day is coinciding with two yogas, ie Ravi Yoga and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga. Sarvartha Sidhi Yoga will remain throughout the day on Janmashtami. It is believed that all the work done during this period brings a lot of blessings upon the devotees.

Whreas, Ravi Yog will start from 6:01 am in the morning and will remain till 9:20 am. This day is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. His birth is regarded as the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu.