Krishna Janmashtami 2024: 26th or 27th August?

Shree Krishna Janmashtami 2024: On the day of Janmashtami, there is joy in the city of Mathura and Vrindavan. A few days before this festival, the temples of Lord Krishna across the country including Mathura city are beautifully decorated. On this auspicious occasion, many special programs are organized in temples and streets.

Special preparations are made in all the temples including Janmabhoomi and Banke Bihari of Vrindavan. In such a situation, let us know on which day the festival of Janmashtami (Janmashtami 2024 Celebration) will be celebrated in Mathura and Vrindavan? According to the Panchang, the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month is starting on August 26 at 03:39 midnight. Also, this date will end on August 27 at 02:19 midnight. In such a situation, Janmashtami fast will be done on August 26. On this day, Kanha ji can be worshipped between 12.01 am to 12.45 am on the night of 27th August.

When is Janmashtami in Mathura and Vrindavan?

The festival of Janmashtami will be celebrated on Monday, 26th August 2024 in Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna. On this day, Laddu Gopal will be duly anointed and worshipped at 12 o'clock in the night at the Janmabhoomi temple. At the same time, the festival of Janmashtami will be celebrated in Vrindavan on 27th August 2024. On this day, Mangala Aarti will be organized in Banke Bihari temple. This Aarti is performed only once a year. A large number of devotees participate in this Aarti.