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Janmashtami is an auspicious Hindu festival that is celebrate every year with great devotion and enthusiasm. Baghwan Krishna, the son of Vasudeva and Devaki, also the eighth manifestation of Lord Vishnu was born.
Devotees commemorate this day by following different rituals and festivities, paying homage to Lord Krishna.
In 2023, Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrate on 6th September 2023 and 7th September 2023.
Many devotees observe a 24-hour fast and then break their fast with bhog serve to Baghwan Krishna at midnight.
If you are fasting too, then here are few dos and don’ts that you need to follow on Baghwan Krishna ji’s birthday.
Dos for Krishna Janmashtami Vrat
- Start your fast with a solemn pledge, affirming your complete dedication to Baghwan Krishna.
- Engage in devotional activities like reading the Bhagavad Gita, chanting Krishna mantras, and singing bhajans to connect with the spiritual essence of the day.
- Visit temple, offer prayers, and participate in the evening aarti or special Janmashtami ceremonies to seek blessings and spiritual enlightenment.
- Have a pre-fast meal on Janmashtami as it will keep you energetic and full throughout the day.
- Opt for high-fibre foods, fruits and green vegetables to boost inner strength.
- Consuming milk and butter are essential as these were Baghwan Krishna’s favourable food items. Without it, the festival would be incomplete.
- Make prasad at home with milk-based items for Baghwan Krishna.
- Practice acts of kindness and charity, like donating food or clothes to the needy, as it reflects the spirit of Krishna’s teachings of compassion and selflessness.
Don’ts for Krishna Janmashtami Vrat
- Ensure to maintain a proper sanitation at home and also to serve prasad in clean utensils.
- Avoid all forms of non-vegetarian foods.
- Janmashtami fasting strictly prohibits the consumption of meat and other non-vegetarian items.
- Exclude onion and garlic from your meals as they are consider tamasic and are best avoided on this day.
- While fasting, limit your water intake and avoid beverages like tea and coffee
- Eat everything thing in moderation.
- Also, consume less fried and oily food as they can be harmful for heart health.
- Maintain positive environment around you and also, avoid fights, bad mouthing of words and negative feelings.
