Krishna Janmashtami 2022: Puja timings, rituals and shubh muhurat

Krishna Janmashtami 2022: The auspicious festival of Janmashtami is here to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. From puja timings to shubh muhurat, here is all you need to know.

Updated on: Aug 19, 2022, 07:13:25 IST

By Akanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

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Krishna Janmashtami 2022: The festival of Krishna Janmashtami is here to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. Janmashtami is also known by the name of Gokulashtami. It is considered to be the one of the most auspicious days for Hindus. All Krishna devotees celebrate this festival all over the world. On this holy day, Lord Krishna, who is thought to be Lord Vishnu's eighth incarnation or avatar, was born. The festival is celebrated with tremendous excitement and spirit. Temples, residences, and other public spaces are decorated in honour of the festival. Children dress up as Lord Krishna and other mythological characters to retell the story of Lord Krishna's birth. (Also read: Happy Janmashtami 2021: Wishes, quotes, images, messages to share with family and friends )

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Gokulashtami is observed during the Krishna Paksha of the Hindu calendar's Bhadra month. In this month's Rohini Nakshatra, it is said that Krishna was born at midnight.

Puja timings for Krishna Janmashtami

On Ashtami Tithi, the laddu Gopal Puja is performed. This year, Ashtami tithi starts from 9:20 pm on August 18 till 10:59 pm on August 19. However, the celebration of Krishna Janmashtami is marked around midnight.

Janmashtami Puja rituals

On the day of Krishna Janmashtami, which is marked by a lot of excitement, a Krishna deity is set up in a cradle and worshipped. Butter and sugar are offered as prasad to the Lord. Devotees observe a daylong fast that is only broken with prasad after the puja. It is known as paran to break the fast. To celebrate Krishna's birth, people also perform aarti, kirtan, and bhajan. To celebrate the festival, children sing Lord Krishna songs and people perform to Dahi-Handi. Lord Krishna receives 56 different varieties of bhog prasad in all Krishna temples. It is firmly held that Lord Krishna arrives at midnight and eats the bhog prasad prepared by his devotees.

Shubh Muhurat to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami

Ashtami Tithi begins at 09:20 pm on Thursday, August 18.

Ashtami Tithi ends at 10:59 pm on Friday, August 19.

Rohini Nakshatra begins at 01:53 am on Saturday, August 20.

Rohini Nakshatra ends at 04:40 am on Sunday, August 21.

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Akanksha Agnihotri
Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More

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