Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Is it on 26th or 27th? Know correct date
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Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Is it on 26th or 27th? Know correct date

When is Krishna Janmastami? Is it on 26th or 27th August? Know CORRECT date here

Janmastami
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Janmastami

Janmastami is observed on Ashtami tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Shraavana month

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Janmastami - Correct date
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Janmastami - Correct date

2024, Janmastami falls on 26th August followed by Dahi Haandi festival on 27th August

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8th Avatar of Vishnu
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8th Avatar of Vishnu

Lord Krishna was the 8th avatar of Vishnu. He was born to Devaki and Vasudev

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Death of Kansa

His birth aimed at killing his uncle the demon king of Mathura

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Birth of Krishna

His father Vasudev deported him to Vrindavan and exchanged him with Nand baba of Yasodha's child

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Significance

Janmastami is celebrated in midnight, symbolizing Krishna's divine birth

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Celebration

Bhog is offered to Laddu Gopal or Bal Krishna

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Elaborate Food is prepared

Makhan Misri, Panchamrit and other foods are offered to Lord Krishna

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