Krishna Janmashtami 2024 will be celebrated with great enthusiasm and love on Monday, 26th August. On this day, Krishna devotees will keep a fast and dance in devotion to Kanha. Lord Shri Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, was born on the Ashtami date of Bhadrapada month and in Rohini Nakshatra. During midnight, Lord Krishna arrived on earth. Therefore, performing puja at midnight on Janmashtami will be extremely beneficial. Laddu Gopal, the child form of Lord Krishna, is served like a child. Therefore, on this day many people take birth and worship the Lord at night. Stalked cucumbers are used in puja. Let us know the correct and complete method of worshiping Laddoo Gopal on Krishna Janmashtami.
Janmashtami puja is incomplete without this one thing
Cucumber is considered to have special importance in the worship of Lord Shri Krishna on Janmashtami. Some people also celebrate the birth of Kanha on the day of Janmashtami. In such a situation, the stalked cucumber is considered like the umbilical cord. Therefore, during the worship of Janmashtami, keep cucumber with stalk near Lord Shri Krishna.
Janmashtami Laddu-Gopal birth method
Every year on Janmashtami some people also celebrate the birth of Lord Shri Krishna. According to beliefs, Kanha ji is born with the help of stalked cucumber. After Ashtami Tithi, the stalk of the cucumber is cut and the child form of Lord Shri Krishna i.e. the idol of Laddu Gopal is placed in the cucumber, then it is covered with the cut part of the cucumber. At the same time, Lord Shri Krishna is born in the auspicious time of Ashtami and Rohini Nakshatra at midnight. With the help of a coin, the cucumbers are separated from the stalk. This is also called umbilical cord piercing. After birth, the stalked cucumber is separated from the stalk in the same way as the baby is separated from the umbilical cord after coming out of the womb. After the birth of the Lord, Laddu Gopal is taken out of cucumber.
How to worship Shri Krishna on Janmashtami?
After the birth of Lord Shri Krishna, the consecration of the Lord is done. After taking out the cucumber, anoint Laddu Gopal with raw milk, curd, ghee, honey and Ganga water. After this, wipe the idol of Lord Prabhu with a clean cloth and dress him. Now decorate the Lord with jewellery. Make them wear a crown with peacock feathers, hold a flute in their hands, put earrings in their ears, anklets on their feet and a garland around their neck. After this, offer yellow flowers to the Lord and apply yellow sandalwood. Now offer Akshat, perfume and fruits to the Lord. After this, perform the Aarti of the Lord with incense and ghee lamp with full devotion. Kanha ji likes butter very much. Therefore, offer Makhan Mishri or Dry Fruit Kheer to Laddu Gopal. Finally pray for forgiveness and can also chant mantras of Lord Krishna. Performing bhajan-kirtan on Janmashtami also has special significance.
What to do with cucumber after puja?
After Janmashtami puja, distribute cut cucumbers among the people as Prasad. At the same time, it is considered very auspicious for pregnant women to accept this cut cucumber as Prasad. It is believed that in order to have a child or to have a child like Lord Shri Krishna, stalked cucumber should be consumed as Prasad on Janmashtami.
Auspicious time of Krishna Janmashtami 2024
Ashtami Tithi starts – August 26, 2024 at 03:39 AM
Ashtami Tithi ends – August 27, 2024 at 02:19 AM
Rohini Nakshatra starts – August 26, 2024 at 03:55 PM
Rohini Nakshatra ends – August 27, 2024 at 03:38 PM
Moment of Midnight – 12:23 AM, August 27
Moonrise Time â 11:20 PM
Nishita puja time – 12:01 am to 12:45 am, August 27 (night puja and auspicious time of birth)
Duration â 00 hours 45 minutes
According to religious scriptures, Paran time- after 03:38 PM, August 27
End time of Rohini Nakshatra on the day of Paran – 03:38 PM
Ashtami Tithi will end before sunrise on the day of Paran.
According to Dharma Shastra, alternative Paran time â after 05:57 AM, August 27
