Krishna Janmashtami: When is Krishna Janmashtami 2020? Know the auspicious time of Krishna Janmashtami, Significance and More

Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival where people celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna and Krishna Janmashtami is also known as Gokulashtami, Krishna Jayanti, Ashtami Rohini, etc. Krishna Janmashtami 2020 date is August 11th and 12th. This article provides you information about Krishna Janmashtami date 2020, Krishna Janmashtami 2020 images and wishes. The Krishna Janmashtami celebration denotes the birth of Lord Krishna, perhaps the most worshiped gods adored by Hindus. He is thought to have been brought into the world in 3228 BC.

by Shalini K

Updated Dec 25, 2020

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Krishna Janmashtami: When is Krishna Janmashtami 2020? Know the auspicious time of Krishna Janmashtami, Significance and More

What is Krishna Janmashtami 2020?

Krishna Janmashtami 2020 falls on August 11th and 12th. Janmashtami is a day that marks the birth of Lord Krishna and is celebrated on Ashtami, the eighth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Shravana or Badra, according to the Hindu calendar. Janmashtami falls on a different day each year according to the Gregorian calendar which is mostly in the month of August and sometimes in July or September.

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When Is Krishna Janmashtami Celebrated?

The Krishna Janmashtami celebration denotes the birth of Lord Krishna, perhaps the most worshiped gods adored by Hindus. He is thought to have been brought into the world in 3228 BC. Krishna Janmashtami falls in the Hindu month of Sravana, which typically compares to August or September. Festivities are spread more than two days and are energetic and enthusiastic. The eight has another significance in the life of Lord Krishna as he is the eighth offspring of his mother, Devaki.

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What Prasad Is Being Offered To Lord Krishna?

Maakhan Mishri: It is viewed as Lord Krishna's favorite food, it is made with new hand made butter that is blended in with rock sugar or sugar and offered to the god. Panchamrit: It is used to wash Lord Krishna at 12 PM, the mixture is made with new milk, curd, ghee, nectar, sugar, tulsi leaves and makkhan.

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Janmashtami Tithi/Janmashtami Time

Ashtami Tithi begins - 11th August 2020 Tuesday, 9 AM to 6 PM
Ashtami Tithi ends - 12th August 2020 Wednesday, 11 AM to 4 PM

Krishna Janmashtami 2020 Wishes

  • Remember Lord Krishna's lessons which he taught in the Gita and always follow the path of dharma. Happy Janmashtami!

  • It was on this auspicious day that Lord Krishna was born to fight against inhumanity and save humankind. Let us reinforce our faith in God today. Happy Janmashtami!

  • Leave all your worries to Lord Krishna on this day and he will take care of you. Happy Janmashtami!

  • May Lord Krishna steal all your tensions and worries on this Janmashtami and give you all the love, peace and happiness. Happy Janmashtami!

  • May the steps of Lord Krishna come to your house and burn the lamp of happiness for you! Happy Janmashtami!

  • Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna… Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare… Wishing you a happy and blessed Krishna Janmashtami!

  • Lord Krishna said: Whatever belongs to you today, belonged to someone else yesterday and it will belong to someone else tomorrow. Don’t be illusioned by Maya. Maya is the root cause of all pain and misery. Happy Janmashtami!

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Krishna Janmashtami 2020 - FAQs

1. Why is Krishna Janmashtami celebrated on two days?

There are two types of devotees, namely Smartas and Vaishnavas. The Smartas celebrate and worship Lord Krishna on August 11th while the Vaishnavas observe it on 12th August.

2. Who is Lord Krishna?

Lord Krishna is the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He is the god of compassion, tenderness, love and is one of the most popular and widely revered among Indian divinities.

3. What Is Lord Krishna's Favorite prasad?

Maakhan Mishri is viewed as Lord Krishna's favorite food, it is made with new hand made butter that is blended in with rock sugar or sugar and offered to the god.

4. What Is Panchamrit Prasad?

Panchamrit is used to wash Lord Krishna at 12 PM, the mixture is made with new milk, curd, ghee, nectar, sugar, tulsi leaves and makkhan.

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