What is the significance and importance of Krishna Janamashtami? Happy Janmashtami, Jai Shree Krishna 🙏🙏🙏

NEGI RK Thursday, September 07, 2023

What is the significance and importance of Krishna Janamashtami?

07/09/2023 10:45 AM IST

The auspicious Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the most famous deities worshipped by Hindus all over the world. Lord Krishna is believed to be the most powerful incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The festival of Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami tithi (Eighth Day) of the dark fortnight under Rohini Nakshatra. Lord Krishna's birth month is Shravan as per the Amanta calendar and Bhadrapada as per the Purnimant calendar. This corresponds to August and September as per the Gregorian calendar. This specific day is celebrated as the birth date of Lord Krishna.

The words 'Janm' means birth, and 'Ashtami' means eighth. The divine Lord Krishna is believed to be the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Krishna is also the eighth son of Vasudev and Yashoda, born on the Ashtami tithi (eighth). According to religious beliefs, Lord Vishnu took birth as Lord Krishna to establish Dharma. The birth of Lord Krishna and his subsequent victory over his maternal uncle- Kansa is symbolic of the triumph of good over evil. Lord Krishna's birth happened to dispel evil from the Earth and to spread the message of love, care, and brotherhood amongst everyone.

On the pious occasion of Janmashtami, the devotees offer prayers to Lord Krishna. By worshipping Lord Krishna on this day, all the wishes are fulfilled. It is believed that childless couples hoping for children can get children by offering prayers to Lord Krishna on this day. Observing a fast on this holy day is believed to be highly fruitful. The fast of Janmashtami is called Vratraj as per the scriptures. In Bhavishya Purana, it is mentioned that whoever observes this fast, misfortune, premature death, and discord don't befall them. Whoever observes this fast even once enjoys all the pleasures of the world. Various cultural practices are observed in different parts of the country that are all inspired by the life of Lord Krishna, especially his childhood days.