August 16, 2025, is considered an auspicious day, as the festival of Janmashtami falls on this date according to the Hindu calendar. Devotees all round the globe celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. This sacred day is celebrated with a special performance known as ‘Dahi-Handi.’ People of all ages participate in this social event. The festival of Janmashtami is marked by the following traditions and rituals. Here’s a step-by-step guide to performing the Janmashtami puja Vidhi.
There’s something magical in the air. The birth of Lord Krishna celebrates the triumph of good over evil. To keep his timeless legacy alive in millions of hearts, people observe a fast and worship Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, is considered to be the supreme protector of the universe. According to the Drik Panchang, Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. Today, the Ashtami tithi will last until 9:34 PM, after which the Navami tithi will begin. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to the Janmashtami puja Vidhi.
- Devotees, all over the world, indulge themselves in the celebration by cleaning their house, as it leads to purification of mind and body, together with buying ornaments and other decoration items, days before Janmashtami.
- Set up a small mandap and place the idol of Lord Krishna in the cradle. Decorate the jhula (cradle) with vibrant rangoli patterns, mango leaves, and flowers.
- Devotees place the idol of baby Krishna (Laddoo Gopal) in a cradle. Puja items such as sweets, vermillion (kumkum), sandalwood paste, turmeric, incense sticks, diyas, fruits, and flowers are offered to Lord Krishna.
- Devotees wake up early in the morning, take baths, wear clean clothes, and clean the puja area with sacred Ganga water. To purify the mind and body, devotees begin their day with a complete fast until the moment of Krishna’s birth, believed to be at midnight.
- A kalash (small metal pot) is filled with water and mango leaves, and a coconut, covered in red cloth, is placed on the top of the kalash. It is then placed in front of the mandap.
- The idol is placed on the mandap. There are sacred rituals performed by the devotees, like Abhishek (ritual bathing) of Lord Krishna and offering his favorite foods, especially maakhan (unsalted butter) and dahi as prasad. The deity is then worshipped with incense sticks to seek his divine blessings.
- All day long, the devotees express their devotion through dancing, playing bhajans, reciting verses from the Bhagavad Gita, and decorating their homes.
- There’s a midnight celebration, which symbolizes Krishna’s birth time. Devotees, after offering the prayer, break their fast with prasadam.
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