The festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy in India. This year marks the 5253rd birthday of Krishna. Major temples such as Mathura, Vrindavan, and Dwarka are preparing for the celebration, decorating them with bright colors, attractive lighting, lamps, and paintings.
A special puja for Lord Krishna will take place at midnight. After the sounds of the gong, bell, and chants, the Aarti Kanhi will be performed at midnight. Following this, devotional songs and the distribution of prasad will begin in the temples. It is believed that Lord Krishna took incarnation during Ashtami Tithi of the month of Bhadrapada, which is why devotees celebrate this day with great fervor.
The current year is considered special because on the occasion of Janmashtami, Ashtami Tithi coincides with the Nakshatra Rohini. According to religious beliefs, Lord Krishna was born specifically in the Rohini Nakshatra, giving this coincidence special significance for his followers.
However, due to differences in calendars across various cities, there may be discrepancies in the timing of the puja. Therefore, it is crucial to know the auspicious time for worshipping Lord Krishna and his birthday in your city.
Krishna Puja Timings Depending on the City
Below are the timings for worshipping Krishna in different cities:
- New Delhi: from 11:57 AM to 12:43 PM, September 05
- Noida: from 11:57 AM to 12:42 PM, September 05
- Gurgaon: from 11:58 AM to 12:44 PM, September 05
- Pune: from 12:10 PM to 12:57 PM, September 05
- Mumbai: from 12:14 PM to 1:01 PM, September 05
- Chennai: from 11:45 AM to 12:31 PM, September 05
- Jaipur: from 12:03 PM to 12:49 PM, September 05
- Hyderabad: from 11:52 AM to 12:38 PM, September 05
- Chandigarh: from 11:59 AM to 12:45 PM, September 05
- Kolkata: from 11:13 AM to 11:59 AM
- Bengaluru: from 11:55 AM to 12:42 PM, September 05
- Ahmedabad: from 12:16 PM to 1:02 PM, September 05
The auspicious time to worship Laddu Gopal on this day will start at 11:57 AM and last until 12:43 PM, totaling about 45 minutes.