Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Lord Sri Krishna birth Janmashtami is on August 14, 2009


Janamashtami in the month of Sravana or Savana and eighth day (Ashtami) in the Hindu religion, Lord Krishna, the most famous is the celebration of the birth of God. The Lord Shri Krishna Rohini 'nakshatram (star) was born. It is generally celebrated in the month of August to September, according to the Christian calendar. Shri Krishna is a legend, the dark and stormy night of the king and his uncle in the air, Kansa an end to oppression was born.

Situation at the time of the birth of stars
This is only the eighth day of the second half, Sravana month when the moon Rohini Nakshatra (star) of the Lord appeared Vrishabha in the house. According Barhapatyamana, Sravana month Bhadrapada Krishnapaksha match. God Visvavasu, appx was born in the year. 5227 years.

Observed for two days
Janamashtami Rohini 'and Ashtami Nakshatra "and two days in a day can not reduction is observed. The birth of Lord Krishna as the first day are known as Krishnashtami, Raksha Bandhan is the eighth day, which normally falls in August, comes after. The following day is called Kalashtami.

Welcome to the middle of the night of God
Only at midnight in the middle of the second day and that was before the birth of Shri Krishna. Midnight during the celebration of 48-hours at the beginning. The festival, the birth of Krishna, with many songs, prayers are the middle of the night, reached its peak and crustaceans (Shankha), birthplace of the Lord, great shot. Panchamrit idol of the Lord with milk, butter, oil, honey and Gangajal (mix) a bath. Panchamrit later, other transactions in the form of sweets are distributed to the faithful. However, the first day and fast for others, in the middle of the night, fasting continues for two days after the break. This period coincides with the rainy season.

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