An avatar of Lord Vishnu, Krishna was born while his parents - Devaki and Vasudev - were held captive by his maternal uncle Kansa, the King of Mathura.
The Dwapar Yuga is significant for the birth of Lord Krishna, who took various forms to inspire mankind and teach fundamental principles essential for righteous living.
An avatar of Lord Vishnu, Krishna was born while his parents - Devaki and Vasudev - were held captive by his maternal uncle Kansa, the King of Mathura.
Born in the Hindu month of Shravana on Ashtami Tithi as Rohini Nakshatra prevailed, Krishna is an iconic universal figure who epitomises compassion, greatness and righteousness. It was he took the Vishwaroopam at the battlefield of Kurukshetra to help Arjuna understand his fundamental duties. The dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna form the framework of the Bhagvad Gita.
This year, devotees on September 2, will celebrate his 5245th birth anniversary of their Kanha.
A number of people observe fast as a gesture of devotion while many others indulge in festivities by singing songs in praise of the divine.
Here’s taking a look at the Ashtami Tithi to have a better understanding of the exact moment when the Janmashtami day begins.
Janmashtami 2018 Tithi
According to Drikpanchang.com, Ashtami Tithi Begins at 20:47 on September 2 and ends at 19:20 on the next day.
The Rohini Nakshatra Begins at 20:49 on September 2 and ends at 20:06 on September 3.