When is Krishna Janmashtami in 2023: Date, significance and all you need to know
Krishna Janmashtami, also called Gokulashtami, is a grand festival celebrated across India to commemorate Lord Krishna's birth. According to the Hindu calendar, Krishna Janmashtami falls on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapad (the dark fortnight of the moon) or the 8th day of the waning phase of the moon.
In accordance with Vedic timekeeping, devotees take Sankalpa after finishing morning rituals and perform Krishna Puja at the midnight hour. Baby Krishan's idol is cleaned with Pancha Amrit, dressed with new clothes and ornaments, and worshipped in a cradle with flowers, fruits, and sweets. Furthermore, Dahi Handi programs are held since Lord Krishna enjoyed Makhan (white butter), curd, and milk.
Krishna Janmashtami 2023: Date
Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated in August or September according to the Gregorian calendar. Every year, Shri Krishna Janmashtami falls on a different date. There are usually two consecutive days devoted to Krishna Janmashtami. The first one is for Smarta Sampradaya and the other one is for Vaishnava Sampradaya.
This year Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on September 6 and 7.