Janmashtami 2017: Significance of the Festival, Date, Time, Mahurat and Pooja Rituals

Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna who is believed to be the eight incarnation of Lord Vishnu on earth, as mentioned in the scriptures.

HIGHLIGHTS

Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna
The legend behind Krishna’s birth is one of the most celebratory tales
Lord Krishna is believed to be the eight incarnation of Lord Vishnu

Date and Mahurat of Janmashtami Pooja and Fasting

This year Janmasthami falls on 14th August, according to Smarta Sampradaya. The followers of Vaishanava Sampradaya would be following it on the 15th August. The time to perform Krishna Pooja is during Nishita Kala, which is the midnight as per Vedic time-keeping. For those observing the fast, the time to break the fast is called the Parana which is at 5:39 p.m on 15th August. For the followers of Vaishnava Sampradaya, Janmashtami would be celebrated on the 15th and their ‘Parana‘ time is 5:54 a.m.

Nishita Puja Time: 12:03 a.m to 12:47 a.m

The mid night moment of the Nishita phase is : 12:25 a.m.

On 15th, The Parana Time: After 5:39 p.m

Ashtami Tithi End Time = 5:39 p.m.

Happy Janmashtami everybody