Janmashtami 2022: When is Krishna Janmashtami on August 18 or 19?

New Delhi: Krishna Janmashtami, populary known as Janmashtami is one of the major festival which is celebrated across the country especially by the Hindu community. This day marks the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu — one of the three of the holy Hindu trinity.

Every year, Krishna Janmashtmi is celebrated on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Shraavana of Bhadrapad.

Krishna Janmashtmi is also known as Gokulashtami, Shrikrishna Jayanti, and Janmashtami.

When is Krishna Janmashtami on August 18 or 19?

This year, Krishna Janmashtami celebrations will start on August 18 and will continue till August 19, according to Drik Panchang.

According to Drik Panchang, the “Midnight moment will fall on 12:25 AM, Aug 19”.

Krishna Janmashtami 2022, will be the 5249th birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.

Krishna Janmashtmi Tithi:

Ashtami Tithi: 9.20 pm on August 18 to 10.59 pm on August 19.

Nishita puja time

On August 19,  from 12:05 am – 12:48 am.

Although, Lord Krishna was born under Rohini Nakshatra, but this year, Rohini Nakshatra is not falling on Ashtami Tithi.

When to keep Krishna Janmashtmi fast?

Devotees can observe the Krishna Janmashtami fast on August 19 (Friday).

Who is worshipped on Krishna Janmashtmi?

On this day, the toddler form of Lord Krishna also known as Bal Gopal and Laddu Gopal, is worshipped by the devotees. On the occasion of Krishna Janmashtmi, devotees visit temples, observe fasts, make special dishes, decorating places of worship and homes, and more.