Krishna Janmashtami 2023: When is Janmashtami? Know correct date, rituals & significance

Krishna Janmashtami 2023 is just around the corner, and it holds great significance among Hindus worldwide. This auspicious festival is celebrated by Krishna Bhakta's everywhere to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Krishna. According to the Hindu calendar, Krishna Janmashtami falls on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. Notably, Lord Krishna manifested on this earthly realm during the Rohini Nakshatra, further enhancing the importance of this Nakshatra. This year, devotees will observe Krishna Janmashtami over two consecutive days, on September 6 and 7, 2023.

Janmashtami Date and Time

Ashtami Tithi Begins - September 06, 2023 - 03:37 PM
Ashtami Tithi Ends - September 07, 2023 - 04:14 PM


Rohini Nakshatra Begins - September 06, 2023 - 09:20 AM
Rohini Nakshatra Ends - September 07, 2023 - 10:25 AM

Why this festival will be celebrated for two days in 2023?
The celebration of Janmashtami extends over two days this year due to the Ashtami Tithi commencing on September 6 at 03:37 PM and concluding on September 7, 2023, at 04:14 PM. It's worth noting that Lord Krishna's birth occurred on the Ashtami Tithi. Additionally, Rohini Nakshatra begins on September 6 at 09:20 AM and concludes on September 7 at 10:25 AM. Therefore, taking both Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra into account, Janmashtami will be observed on September 6, 2023, while the Dahi Handi celebration will follow on September 7, 2023.

Janmashtami festival: Significance
Krishna Janmashtami holds immense significance in the hearts of Hindus across the nation. This day is celebrated with grandeur and devotion, as Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is revered by all. His birth to Devaki Mata and Vasudeva occurred under dire circumstances, as they were imprisoned by the demon Kansa, who happened to be Lord Krishna's maternal uncle. The divine intervention saw Lord Krishna being born at midnight, and ultimately, he vanquished the malevolent Kansa.

Krishna Janmashtami: Puja Rituals
Devotees begin their day by waking up early and cleansing themselves with a ritual bath.

Homes are thoroughly cleaned, with a special focus on the puja room, which is decorated with flowers, balloons, and lights.

Laddoo Gopal ji, the child form of Lord Krishna, is bathed and adorned with new clothes, a Mukut (crown), Mor Pankh (peacock feather), and jewelry.

Chandan (sandalwood) tilak is applied, and offerings of various sweets and panchamrit (a mixture of milk, honey, yogurt, ghee, and sugar) are presented.

Devotees engage in the singing of devotional songs and the recitation of Bhagavad Gita shlokas on this auspicious day.

The entire day is dedicated to chanting mantras and seeking the blessings of Lord Krishna.

Joy and happiness fill the air as people come together to celebrate this divine occasion.

Janmashtami 2023: FAQ's

When is Janmashtami in the year 2023?
Janmashtami will be celebrated on September 6 and 7, 2023.

Why do we celebrate Janmashtami?
Janmashtami is celebrated because Lord Krishna was born on this particular day, making it a momentous occasion for Krishna devotees worldwide.