When will the festival of Janmashtami be celebrated - 18th or 19th August?
The festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month. According to Hindu religious beliefs, Lord Krishna was born on this day. Therefore, on this day the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great pomp. Lord Krishna was born on the eighth day of Bhadrapada month in Rohini Nakshatra. There is confusion regarding the dates even at the Janmashtami festival. In such a situation, like every time, this year also Janmashtami will be celebrated for two days. The auspicious time of Shri Krishna Janmashtami is Ashtami on 18th August at 12 midnight. It would be preferable to keep all fasts on this day. Because Shri Vishnu Purana, Vayu Purana, and Agni Purana, all confirm the birth of Shri Krishna during the half-night period. Ashtami will come after a night on 18th August , which will remain till 23 pm on 19th August . Therefore, it would be preferable to observe all the fasts on the 18th. Celebrate the birth anniver