New Delhi: This time, the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Krishna, symbol of the victory of righteousness over unrighteousness, will be celebrated on 4th September with a very special and rare coincidence. After a long gap of 15 years, a situation like Dwapar Yuga is being created on this Janmashtami, when the wonderful Maha Sangam of Ashtami Tithi of Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha and Rohini Nakshatra is happening together. According to mythological beliefs, Lord Krishna was born at midnight on this date, constellation and in the presence of Moon in Taurus. Due to this rare combination being formed after years, this time people of all sects including Vaishnav, Ramanandi and Grihastha will celebrate the birth anniversary of Kanha with devotion and enthusiasm on the same day. On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, preparations have been completed for grand religious programs in the major Krishna temples of Ujjain, the city of Mahakal.
Rare confluence of Ashtami and Rohini at midnight
Often Ashtami Tithi is found on Janmashtami, but the coincidence of Rohini Nakshatra is not possible. Many times the Moon remains in Taurus, but the constellation is left behind. This time all the main astrological elements are coming together.
In the Ramanandi sect, celebrating the birth anniversary in Rohini Nakshatra is considered to have special significance. When Rohini Nakshatra and Ashtami Tithi meet at midnight of Bhadrapada, the worship done at that time is considered to be highly fruitful and fulfills the wishes.
makeup preparations
On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, preparations have been completed for grand religious programs in the major Krishna temples of Ujjain, the city of Mahakal. There will be a rush of devotees from early morning at the ISKCON temple in Bharatpuri, where Lord Radha Mohan will be anointed with Panchamrit and decorated with divine clothes, jewelery and fresh flowers. After the special puja and consecration, there will be traditional kirtan of Dholi Bua in the historical Shri Dwarkadhish Gopal temple of Scindia Trust and the main Maha Aarti will be performed at exactly 12 o'clock in the night. At the same time, in Sandipani Ashram, the place of education of Lord Krishna, the process of darshan, worship and religious rituals will continue continuously from morning till midnight.
Special offering of butter and sugar candy
According to religious customs, the main puja of Janmashtami is performed at midnight at the time of Kanha's birth. First of all, the idol of Bal Gopal is bathed with Panchamrit and dressed in new clothes. After this, mischievous Kanha is beautifully decorated and made to swing in a beautiful cradle. Panchamrit mixed with the most beloved butter-mishri, panjiri, fruits, dry fruits and basil leaves is offered to the Lord. Aarti is performed by keeping his favorite flute near the Lord and lighting incense sticks. Finally, after the Aarti, the devotees break their fast and Prasad is distributed.