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Krishna Janmashtami is a significant Hindu competition which celebrates the beginning of Lord Krishna. Also referred to as Gokulashtami, Shrikrishna Jayanti, Krishnasthami, and Janmashtami, the competition is widely known on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha within the month of Bhadrapad. Whereas devotees mark at the present time with quite a lot of fanfare, this yr they’ve been left confused concerning the date of the competition – individuals are not sure if it is on September 6 or 7. Let’s discover out.
Krishna Janmashtami 2023 Date: When Will It Be Celebrated?
Based on Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna was born within the Rohini Nakshatra on the eighth day of the darkish fortnight within the month of Bhadrapada. This yr, as per Drik Panchang, Rohini Nakshatra for Janmashtami will begin from 9.20 am on September 6 and proceed until 10.25 am on September 7. In the meantime, Ashtami Tithi will start on 3.37 pm of September 6 and finish at 4.14 pm on September 7. That is the explanation why Janmashtami will be celebrated each on September 6 and seven.
“More often than not, Krishna Janmashtami is listed on two consecutive days. The primary one is for Smarta Sampradaya and the opposite one is for Vaishanava Sampradaya. Vaishanava Sampradaya date is the latter one. A single date for Janmashtami implies that each Sampradaya would observe Janmashtami on the identical date,” shares Drik Panchang. Smarta Sampradaya and Vaishanava Sampradaya are two particular sects. Often in North India, a consensus is reached concerning the date of Janmashtami following the date chosen by the Worldwide Society for Krishna Consciousness or ISKCON.
Janmashtami 2023: Shubh Muhurat
Nishita Puja Time – 11.57 pm to 12.42 am, September 7
Ashtami Tithi Begins – 3.37 pm on September 6, 2023
Ashtami Tithi Ends – 4.14 p, on September 7, 2023
Rohini Nakshatra Begins – 9.20 am on September 6, 2023
Rohini Nakshatra Ends – 10.25 am on September 7, 2023
That is presupposed to be the 5250th beginning anniversary of Lord Krishna.
(Supply: Drik Panchang)
