Janmashtami 2022 • festivity of Lord Krishna's Birthday

Janmashtami commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, Lord Vishnu's eighth icon on Earth. The birth of Lord Krishna represents the triumph of good over wrong. On the day of Krishna Janmashtami, Lord Krishna addicts offer prayers, and colorful rituals inspired by the life of Baby Krishna are held throughout the country.

the moment is Krishna Janmashtami, birthday of Lord Krishna

Shubh Muhurat and  Important time  on Janmashtami 2022

Nishita Puja Time- 12: 08 AM to 12:53 AM, Aug 19
Ashtami tithi timing- 9:21 PM to 10:59 PM, Aug 19
Parana Time- 6:08 AM, Aug 19
Rohini Nakshatra timing- 1:53 AM, Aug 20- 4:40 AM, Aug 21
Indeed though the Krishna Janmashtami falls on August 18, the countries of Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi have declared vacation on August 19. In Telangana, the vacation is on August 20.
Janm' means birth and' Ashtami' means Eighth. Lord Krishna was the eighth manifestation of Lord Vishnu in which He was born as the eighth son of Vasudev and Yashoda on the eighth tithi.

When is Janmashtami celebrated?

Bhagavan Sri Krishna was born at night on Ashtami tithi( 8th day) under Rohini Nakshatra. The month of Lord Krishna's birth is Shravan as per Amanta timetable and Bhadrapad in Purnimantha timetable. This corresponding to August- September months on English timetable and the exact date depends on the lunar cycle.
→ South Western Railway announces special train on Janmashtami 2022

The story behind Sri Krishna Jayanti

According to tradition, Krishna was the eighth child of Princess Devaki and her hubby Vasudeva who belonged to the Yadava clan of Mathura. Devaki's family Kansa, who was the king of Mathura at that time, killed all children that were given birth by Devaki in order to help him from a vaticination that said that Kansa would be killed by Devaki's eighth son. When Krishna was born, Vasudeva took baby Krishna to his friend's house in Gokul, a quarter in Mathura. later, Krishna was brought up by Nanda and his woman Yashoda at Gokul.

Other names of Sri Krishna Jayanti

Krishnaasthami, Janmasthami, Saatam Aatam, Asthami Rohini, Gokulasthami, Sree Jayanti, Nandotsavetc.

Rituals of Sri Krishna Jayanti

This holy day is celebrated in different corridor of India according to colorful kinds of original traditions and rituals.
People across the country who celebrate Sri Krishna Jayanti keep fasts on this day until night when Lord Krishna was born. As a symbol of His birth, the deity's hero is kept in a small cradle and prayers are offered. Bhajans and Bhagvad Gita recitals are done on this day.

In Maharashtra, Dahi Handi is organized on original and indigenous scales. A mortal aggregate is formed in order to break an earthen pot filled with buttermilk. There's huge competition and prizes worth lakhs are blazoned as prices for these events.
In Uttar Pradesh, addicts in large number visit Krishna tabernacles in the holy metropolises of Mathura and Vrindavan on this day.
In Gujarat, this day is celebrated with pomp and glory in the Dwarkadhish tabernacle positioned in the megacity of Dwarka that was lord Krishna's area when he came a king.
In Jammu, vampire flight is organized on this day.
Indeed in Manipur, this day called Krishna Janma is celebrated at the ISCKON Temple in the state capital of Imphal.
In Eastern India, Janmasthami followed by Nanda Utsav the coming day is characterized by keeping day long fasts and offering different kinds of sweets to the Lord at night therefore celebrating his birth. Important pujas are held at Puri in Odhisa and Nabadwip in West Bengal.
In Southern India, women embellish their houses with small vestiges made of flour representing the life of baby Krishna stealing adulation.

Important Timings On Krishna Janmashtami

Sunrise :- August 18, 2022 6:08 AM
Sunset:- August 18, 2022 6:53 PM

Nishita Kaal Begins

August 19, 2022 12:08 AM

Nishita Kaal Ends

August 19, 2022 12:53 AM
Ashtami Tithi Begins
August 18, 2022 9:21 PM
Ashtami Tithi Ends
August 19, 2022 10:59 PM
Rohini Nakshatra Begins
August 20, 2022 1:53 AM
Rohini Nakshatra Ends
August 21, 2022 4:40 AM
Parana Time
August 19, 2022 6:08 AM

Krishna Janmashtami jubilee dates between 2019 & 2029

2019
Saturday, 24th of August

2020

Tuesday, 11th of August

2021

Monday, 30th of August

2022

Thursday, 18th of August

2023

Wednesday, 6th of September

2024

Monday, 26th of August

2025

Friday, 15th of August

2026

Friday, 4th of September

2027

Wednesday, 25th of August

2028

Sunday, 13th of August

2029

Saturday, 1st of September