Krishna Janmashtami Pooja Details

Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.

Significance and Rituals

Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Rituals include fasting, singing devotional songs (bhajans), enacting Krishna's birth story (Jhanki), and offering sweets.

Mantra for Krishna Janmashtami Pooja

Original Text: हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे । हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे ॥

Transliteration: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Breakdown

• Hare: An address to the divine energy.
• Krishna: Lord Krishna.
• Rama: Lord Rama.

Meaning

A prayer chanting the names of Krishna and Rama, requesting their blessings.

Deity

Lord Krishna

Origin Story

This mantra, known as the Hare Krishna mantra, is widely chanted to express devotion to Krishna and Rama, both incarnations of Vishnu. It's believed to purify the mind and bring one closer to the divine.

How and When to Chant

Chant especially on Krishna Janmashtami. It can also be chanted daily as part of devotional practice.

Benefits

• Promotes devotion.
• Purifies the mind.
• Brings inner peace.
• Connects one to the divine.