New Delhi: This time there is confusion among the people regarding the date of Shri Krishna Janmashtami. Some are talking about celebrating it on 4th September and some on 5th September. According to astrologers, Shri Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on Friday, September 4 in 2026. This time, there is a coincidence of Rohini Nakshatra with Ashtami Tithi on the festival night. According to religious belief, Lord Shri Krishna was born on the Ashtami Tithi of Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha and at midnight in Rohini Nakshatra.
Why will Janmashtami be celebrated only on 4th September?
Janmashtami is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. In this festival, Ashtami Tithi, which falls at midnight, is given special importance. This year the birth anniversary will be celebrated on the night of 4th September. This is the reason that this time the main festival of Janmashtami will be on 4th September.
At what time will Kanha’s worship be held at night?
This time midnight will be a special time for worshiping Lord Krishna. The auspicious time for worship has been said to be from 11:57 pm to 12:43 pm on the night of 4th September. During this time, the birth anniversary of God and special worship can be done. At this time, there is a tradition of anointing Laddu Gopal with Panchamrit, wearing new clothes, applying tilak and performing aarti.
What will be the time to break the fast on 5th September?
For the devotees who observe fast on Janmashtami, the time of breaking the fast is also important. According to the report, the fast can be broken after 6:05 am on September 5. After morning bath and puja, there is a tradition of offering food to God and taking Prasad.
Why is the coincidence of Janmashtami so special this time?
This year, Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra are going to be together in the midnight of Janmashtami. In religious beliefs, this coincidence is linked to the birth of Lord Krishna. In many years, Ashtami Tithi falls during Janmashtami, but the coincidence of Rohini Nakshatra does not occur at the same time. This time the coming together of both is being considered special.
Will the position of the Moon also be special?
The Moon is said to be in Taurus during Janmashtami. According to religious and astrological beliefs, this coincidence related to the birth of Lord Krishna is considered to have special significance on the festival. This is the reason why this time there is special enthusiasm among the devotees regarding Janmashtami.
How to prepare for Laddu Gopal?
If Laddu Gopal is present in the house before Janmashtami, then new clothes, crown, flute and makeup material can be prepared for him. Butter, sugar candy, fruits and other food items can also be kept in advance for the puja. In many homes, coriander panjiri prasad is also made on this occasion.
How to decorate Kanha after Abhishek?
During the puja, there is a tradition of first bathing the Lord with Ganga water and then anointing him with Panchamrit. After this, the idol is bathed with clean water and wiped with a clean cloth. After wearing new clothes, makeup can be done with crown, flute and other jewellery. After this, the birth anniversary is celebrated by making Laddu Gopal sit in a swing.
How to celebrate Janmashtami with family?
Abhishek, puja and aarti can be performed with the family at the time of birth of Lord Krishna at midnight. In religious beliefs, Janmashtami is not only considered an occasion of worship but also a festival of implementing the teachings of Lord Krishna in life. Devotees can celebrate the festival with devotion on this day by taking a pledge of restraint, harmony and good deeds.
