Janmashtami 2024 / Include these 5 things in the worship on Janmashtami, you will get relief from sorrows!

Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated this time on 26th August in a special coincidence. Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra will be found at midnight. Devotees keep fast on this day, worship Lord Krishna and offer his favorite bhog like butter, sugar candy. Include idol, flowers, lamp, sweets and Panchamrit in the puja.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Aug 25, 2024, 03:20 PM

Janmashtami 2024: Krishna Janmashtami, which is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna, is a very important festival in Hinduism. This festival falls on the Ashtami date of Bhadrapada month and will be celebrated on Monday, August 26 this year. This time a rare coincidence is happening on Janmashtami: Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra will meet at midnight, which matches the date and constellation of Shri Krishna's birth.

Lord Krishna killed many demons and established Dharma for the victory of good over evil. On the occasion of Janmashtami, devotees worship Lord Krishna and fast, and some special methods are adopted in preparation for this festival:

Key materials of Janmashtami Puja:

Idol or picture of Shri Krishna: The main center of worship is the idol or picture of Shri Krishna. You can choose a small or big idol as per your choice.
Flowers and garlands: Decorate Lord Krishna with a garland of fresh flowers. Use fragrant flowers of Tulsi, Mogra, or Jasmine.
Incense and lamps: Light incense and lamps to purify the atmosphere. Use a ghee lamp or agarbatti.
Fruits and sweets: Offer various fruits and sweets to Lord Krishna as bhog. Makhan, mishri, peda, and laddu are dear to Lord Krishna.
Panchamrit: Offer panchamrit, which is made of milk, curd, honey, ghee, and saffron, to Lord Krishna.

Ways to celebrate Janmashtami:

Puja in temple and home: Worship Lord Krishna in temples and homes on the day of Krishna Janmashtami. Offer bhog to Lord Krishna, especially at midnight.
Fasting and Bhajans: Keep fast and enjoy bhajans, kirtans, and plays in temples. Decorate the idols of Lord Krishna with flowers and garlands.
Bhog offering: Offer Lord Krishna his favorite bhog like butter, mishri, and fruits.
This time the coincidence of Janmashtami is especially important. Celebrate this festival with full devotion and enthusiasm, so that the blessings of Lord Krishna remain in your life.