The celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami witness great pomp and show throughout the country.New Delhi: Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated annually to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. Venerated by devotees across the country, Krishna is considered the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. The festival, also known as Gokulashtami, falls in the month of Sravan according to the Hindu calendar. In the Gregorian calendar, this year Krishna Janmashtami will be observed on August 18 and 19.Janmashtami 2022: Date and TimeAccording to Drikpanchang, this year Krishna Janmashtami will be observed on August 18 and 19. The puja for Krishna Janmashtami is performed around midnight as it is when Lord Krishna is believed to have been born.Here are the Krishna Janmashtami 2022 ritual timings:Nishita Puja timing – 11:18 pm, August 18, to 12:03, August 19Parana timing – After 10:59 pm, August 19Ashtami Tithi begins – 9:20 pm on August 18Ashtami Tithi ends – 10:59 pm on August 19Rohini Nakshatra Begins – 1:53 am on August 20Rohini Nakshatra Ends – 4:40 am on August 21Krishna Janmashtami 2022 Muhurat timings for different cities:New Delhi – 12:03 am to 12:47 am, August 19Kolkata – 11:18 pm, August 18, to 12:03 am, August 19Mumbai – 12:20 am to 1:05 am, August 19Chennai – 11:50 pm, August 18, to 12:36 am, August 19Pune – 12:16 am to 1:01 am, August 19Jaipur – 12:09 am to 12:53 am, August 19Hyderabad – 11:57 pm, August 18, to 12:43 am, August 19Gurgaon – 12:04 am to 12:48 am, August 19Chandigarh – 12:05 am to 12:49 am, August 19Bengaluru – 12:01 am to 12:46 am, August 19Ahmedabad – 12:21 am to 1:06 am, August 19Noida – 12:03 am to 12:46 am, August 19SignificanceThe celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami witness great pomp and show throughout the country. Born in a dungeon in present-day Mathura, Lord Krishna is hailed as the god of love, compassion, and tenderness. He is also known for his mischief as he would prank others but also extend help using his supreme powers.The day of Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the love, warmth, and beauty that Lord Krishna represents.
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