Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Janmashtami is the birthday of Lord Krishna, kept on Krishna paksha Ashtami at midnight.
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
Krishna was born at midnight in Mathura, in the prison of his uncle Kansa. Devotees fast through the day and break it after the midnight puja.
Key Rituals & Observance
Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices
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A fast through the day and a night vigil with bhajan.
- 2Step 2
The midnight birth, abhisheka of the infant Krishna and aarti.
- 3Step 3
Jhankis, the swing of the child Krishna, and Dahi Handi on the next day.
Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras
Lord Krishna • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings
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Lord Krishna · Mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय ॥
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Meaning
Salutations to Lord Krishna.
108 JapaSacred Mantra
Fasting & Parana Guidelines
✓Keep the fast from sunrise, with water, fruit or milk only if the fast is not strict.
✓Avoid grain, onion, garlic and salt in the strict form of the fast.
✓Break the fast at the time the vrat directs, after the worship.