Only a few moments are left to wait for the birth anniversary of Shri Krishna. Lord Krishna will be born today at midnight. The whole country will be filled with joy and will dance in devotion to Krishna. According to astrologers, on Janmashtami this year, there are Dwapar-like yogas. In such a situation, worship will be extremely fruitful. Many people also celebrate the birth of Kanha in night worship. Therefore, if you are also going to do puja at home, then let us know the fasting time and the simplest and complete method of Janmashtami puja-
Rule– Janmashtami fast should be broken after sunrise on Ashtami Tithi and after the end of Rohini Nakshatra. All the rules followed during Ekadashi fast are also followed during Janmashtami fast.
Rohini Nakshatra starts on Krishna Janmashtami, know the best time for evening worship
Right time to break fast
According to Dharma Shastra, Paran time – after 03:38 PM, August 27
End time of Rohini Nakshatra on the day of Paran – 03:38 PM
On the day of Paran, Ashtami Tithi ended before sunrise.
According to Dharma Shastra, Alternate Paran Time – After 05:57 AM, August 27
Parana can be performed at sunrise the next day after deity worship, immersion etc.
Presently prevalent Parana time in the society – after 12:45 AM, August 27
In many places in India, Parana is performed after Nishita i.e. Hindu midnight.
The easiest method of Janmashtami puja
1- Take bath and wear clean clothes on the day of Janmashtami.
2- First of all, clean the puja room and the house.
3- Decorate Kanha’s cradle
4- Anoint Laddu Gopal with Ganga water and raw milk or Panchamrit.
5- Wipe Bal Gopal with a clean cloth and dress him with clothes, crown and garland of flowers.
6- Decorate Kanha ji
7- Then make them sit in the cradle and swing them.
8- Now perform Aarti of the Lord with ghee lamp.
9- Offer butter-mishri or kheer
10- Pray for forgiveness at the end
People from Aries to Pisces should do these things on Janmashtami, happiness will come due to Krishna’s grace.
Benefits of Janmashtami fast- By observing fast on Janmashtami and worshiping Lord Krishna, the wish of having a child is fulfilled.
Complete method of Janmashtami puja
After the birth of the Lord, Laddu Gopal is taken out of cucumber. Using a coin, separate the cucumber from the stalk. Consecrate the Lord after birth. 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 it. 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 Aarti of the Lord with incense and ghee lamp. Kanha ji likes butter very much. Therefore, offer butter-mishri or dry fruits kheer to Laddu Gopal. Pray for forgiveness at the end. Also chant the mantras of Lord Krishna. Performing bhajan-kirtan on Janmashtami also has special significance.
Do not do 10 things even by mistake on Janmashtami, it will cause huge loss
When will Janmashtami be worshiped?
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 – 11:20 PM
Night Puja Timings – 12:01 AM to 12:45 AM, August 27
Duration – 00 hours 45 minutes
