This year, Hindu devotees will celebrate the 5,251st birth anniversary of Lord Krishna on August 26, 2024. Below are the auspicious timings (Shubh Muhurat) for various rituals as per Drik Panchang:
Key Timings for Krishna Janmashtami 2024:
• Nishita Puja Time: 12:01 am to 12:45 am, August 27
• Ashtami Tithi Begins: 3:39 am, August 26
• Ashtami Tithi Ends: 2:19 am, August 27
• Midnight Shubh Muhurat: 12:23 am, August 27
• Rohini Nakshatra Begins: 3:55 pm, August 26
• Rohini Nakshatra Ends: 3:38 pm, August 27
• Parana Muhurat (Time to Break Fast): After 3:38 pm, August 27
• Parana Time (as per modern traditions): 12:45 am, August 27
• Chandrodaya Time (Moonrise): 11:20 pm, August 26
Krishna Janmashtami 2024 citywise timings
• Chennai: 11:48 pm to 12:34 am, August 27
• Bengaluru: 11:58 pm to 12:44 am, August 27
• Hyderabad: 11:55 pm to 12:41 am, August 27
Devotees should observe these timings to perform the rituals and pujas in an auspicious manner, aligning with the spiritual traditions of Krishna Janmashtami.