Janmashtami 2022: Date and Time: When will the birthday of Lord Krishna be celebrated?

The time has come to celebrate this year’s Janmashtami. For Indians as well as Hindu diaspora around the world this day is considered quite auspicious and religious. It is the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna also known as Bal Gopal, Kanha, Laddu Gopal along with other names too. He is the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu. On this day, devotees observe an all-day long fast and show their devotion by making Jhaki and Prasad. 

Janmashtami 2022: Date and Time

For this year 2022, Janmashtami will be celebrated on 18 and 19 August both. This is so because the Ashtami Tithi will commence on August 18 at 9:20 PM and will end on August 19 at 10:59 PM.

Ashtami Tithi Begins – 09:20 PM on August 18, 2022 Ashtami Tithi Ends – 10:59 PM on August 19, 2022 Rohini Nakshatra Begins – 01:53 AM on August 20, 2022 Rohini Nakshatra Ends – 04:40 AM on August 21, 2022 Janmashtami 2022: 

For those who are still not aware of Lord Krishna let me tell a few details about him- 

He was the 8th son born to Princess Devaki and her husband Vasudeva in Mathura city. However, he was raised in Gokul by Yashoda and Nanda. It was believed that the reason behind his birth was to free the people of the harsh atrocities of his uncle Kansa and the king. Later it was found that he played a significant role in the Mahabharat war as well as guiding Arjun too. 

Significance of Janmashtami

In India, the festival is celebrated with a great enthusiasm with Jhakis in every society. Devotees dress Krishna in yellow clothes with peacock feather crowns. Even his toddler form is decorated and placed in his Jhula. Temples in Mathura and other parts of India are decorated tremendously. Plus Dahi handi is a vital part of the celebration.