In the Hindu calendar, Janmashtami is marked on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark lunar fortnight (Krishnapaksha) in the month of August – September (Shravana or Bhadrapad). Janmashtami is a very important festival for the Vaishnavites worshipping Lord Vishnu or Narayana.
Janmashtami is celebrated in diverse ways throughout India. People organise a special puja (prayer) in their homes on Janmashtami day. Lord Krishna was born during midnight and hence puja to the Lord around this time is a popular tradition.
People buy a new idol of Lord Krishna, give a holy bath to it and decorate it in several ways while performing the puja. The popular items offered to Krishna on this day are butter, curd, milk, sweets and other traditional dishes.
Janmashtami is also celebrated with a huge fanfare in Krishna and Vishnu temples with special pujas, recitation of Bhagavata Purana, Bhagavad Gita and Vishnu Sahasranama.
Here is a collection of Janmashtami messages you can share with your dear ones on this day.
May Lord Krishna steal all your worries and give you peace, and happiness on this holy occasion of
On this Janmashtami, may Lord Krishna fill your home with lots of happiness and joy. Happy Janmashtami to you and your loved ones!
On this Janmashtami, may all your wishes come true and may Nand Gopal shower his blessings on you and your loved ones! Happy Janmashtami!
May Lord Krishna come to your house & take away all your makhan and mishri along with all your worries & sorrow.
May the blessings of Lord Krishna always be with you and your family. Wishing you and your family a very happy Janmashtami!
May Lord Krishna come to your house this Janmashtami and light the lamp of happiness! Happy Janmashtami!
May the brave deeds of Lord Krishna inspire you to face every problem with the knowledge that he will always be with you. Jai Shri Krishna!
May Lord Krishna fill your home with lots of happiness. Happy Janmashtami!
Let there be love, happiness and laughter in your life with Lord Krishna’s blessings. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Janmashtami!
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