Let's take a look at the special pujas and don'ts on krishna Jayanti, also known as Janmashtami
Krishna was born on Ashtami Tithi in the lunar calendar of Hindu scriptures. Krishna avatar is the eighth incarnation of maha Vishnu, one of the Trinity. Krishna's incarnation day is celebrated as krishna Jayanti, Gokulashtami, Janmashtami krishna Jayanti 2024:
The festival is celebrated between mid-August and mid-September every year in the english calendar. Accordingly Janmashtami is celebrated on 26th august this year
It is believed that if you worship Lord krishna sincerely on this day, your wishes will come true. In this way, we can see the views of astrologer Gauranga Banerjee that some things must be done on the previous day of krishna Jayanti.
He said that he should observe moderation by eating non-vegetarian food the previous day and eat before 12 midnight. He also said that you should wash your face well before sleeping.
On Janmashtami day one should fast from morning till midnight. From the moment the fast begins, pray the name of Krishna. Continue to the temple and worship krishna and perform Abhishekam. Take a good bath with a honey pot, grapes. Then decorate them and offer sweets, fruits and Lord Krishna's favorite food items on the plate. First worship should be started by worshiping Lord Ganesha. Always draw Krishna's feet at home and bring him into the house.
After that one should meditate for some time to calm the mind. Light the lamp and pray the name of Krishna. Then each flower should be dedicated to krishna and worshiped.
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