Happy Janmashtami 2020: History, Significance, Importance, Date and Time of Krishna's Birth Anniversary

Happy Janmashtami 2020

Janmashtmi 2020: India is going to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami 2020 on 11th August. Krishna Janmashtami is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. It is also one of the oldest festivals of the subcontinent. Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth human incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who was born at midnight on the 'eighth day' or the 'Ashtami' of the holy month, Shravana, according to the Hindu Lunar calendar. Towns like Mathura and Vrindavan start preparing for the festival weeks in advance. It was here that Lord Krishna spent his early formative years, the tales of which are recited and re-enacted across all major pandals that line the streets of Mathura and Vrindavan. Lord Krishna later moved to Dwarika in Gujarat, where he reigned as 'Dwarkadheesh' (King of Dwarika). Devotees in Dwarika also celebrate the festival in full fervor. They light up the ancient temple of Dwarika and prepare delicious bhog and prasad for the deity. Apart from this, devotees from different regions of the country have come up with their own local way of celebrating the festival over the years. Celebrations in south India are distinct from the ones in north India. In some parts of the country, Janmashtami celebrations go on for more than a day too. From legends of his birth, valor and childhood revelry to his great penchant of food, Lord Krishna surely makes for one of the most loved characters in Hindu mythology.

Krishna Janmashtami Celebration At Iscon

Janmashtami Tithi - 11 August

Nishita Puja Time - 12:05 am to 12:48 am of 12 August

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Krishna Janmastha Temple Complex at Mathura

The Krishna Janmashtami is 5247th Birth Anniversary of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna was born on July 21, 3228 BC, according to Bansal, satisfies every condition described during Krishna's birth. Krishna was born in the Rohini nakshatra, in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, on the 8th day of the waning moon at midnight.

Dwarkadhish Temple at Mathura

It is one of the biggest religious festival in the world. As around 930 million people observed Janmashtami last year. Interestingly, more than 2 million people celebrate Janmashtami in the US only.

Vishram Ghat at Mathura

It is also known as Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti and shree Jayanthi.On Gokulashtami; people worship Lord Krishna along with Radha and Balaram.

ISKCON Temple at Mathura

Dahi handi- It generally takes place on the second day of Janmashtami. An earthen pot containing a mixture of milk, dry fruits, ghee hung around 20-30 feet high in the air with the help of a rope. Silver coins also hung along with the rope; which are later distributed as prize to the winners. Enthusiastic young men form human pyramid by standing one on top of the other, trying to break the pot. Onlookers throw water on the young men in order to prevent.

Madan Mohan Temple at Vrindavan

Nandotsava- A holi celebration with turmeric and curd along with jasmine flowers is an eye catching ceremony to celebrate on Krishna Janmashtami.

Sri Radha Raman Mandir at Vrindavan

Mathura and Vrindavan are different cities which are located almost 13.5 km from each other. Mathura is famous for being the birthplace of Lord Krishna, while Vrindavan is famous for being the place where Lord Krishna spent most of his childhood days.

Radha Vallabh Temple at Vrindavan

Prem Mandir at Vrindavan

Banke Bihari Temple at Vrindavan

 Krishna Balaram Mandir at Vrindavan