Ganesh Chaturthi Today, Know Muhurat to Worship God

Know Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Vidhi as per your Sign! Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated today, on September 13, 2018. Read here to know the significance of this auspicious festival and its Puja Vidhi.

Also known as Vighnaharta and Mangal Karta (benefactor), Shree Ganesh birth anniversary known as Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated today with lots of zeal and happiness. In Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is the first to be worshipped among all the deities. No work goes uninterrupted without worshipping the God. Therefore, Ganesh ji is worshipped before initiating any auspicious task such as marriage, Griha Pravesh, etc.

हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें

According to Panchang or Hindu Calendar, this auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi occurs on fourth day (Chaturthi) of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada month. It is believed that Shree Ganesh was born on this day. This festival is also known by the name of Vinayak Chaturthi, Kalank Chaturthi and Danda Chauth.

Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Muhurat 2018
Date/Day	Muhurat Time	Duration
September 13, 2018 Thursday	11:02:34 AM - 13:31:28 PM	2 Hours 28 Minutes

Note: Muhurat time mentioned above is valid for New Delhi only. To know the timings of Muhurat in your city, read Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Muhurat and Rituals

Moon Sighting Prohibition Time
September 12, 2018	16:08:43 PM - 20:32:00 PM
September 13, 2018	09:31:59 AM - 21:11:00 PM

Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat Rituals

• After bathing in the morning, take Copper or clay - made idol of Ganesh ji and worship the Siddhivinayak Roop (form) of the God.
• Fill a vessel with water and bind its mouth with a new cloth. Then, place Ganpati above it.
• Offer Vermilion, Durva (grass) and 21 Laddoos as Bhoga to the God. Then, share this Prasad of Laddoos among poor or Brahmins.

Remedies to Appease Lord Ganesha as per Zodiac Sign

Aries and Scorpio

Natives of these two signs should establish Vermillion (Sindoori) colored Ganesh Murti (idol) in their homes and adorn his idol with Red and Vermillion clothes. Also offer red roses, and Boondi Laddoos and Pomegranate as Prasad to Lord Ganesha.

Remedy: Chant “ऊँ Gan Ganpataye Namah” daily while offering 11 Durva grass to Ganpati ji.

Taurus and Libra

Dress up the idol of Lord Ganesha in white clothes and offer Modak as Bhoga.

Remedy: Recite Ganesh Chalisa and offer white flowers and Ittar (perfume) to the God.

Gemini and Virgo

Natives of these signs should adorn Ganesh Murti with green clothes. Offer Paan, green Cardamom, Durva grass, green Moong Dal and dry Meva.

Remedy: Reciting Ganesh Atharvashirsha is highly beneficial.

Cancer

Natives should vesture Ganpati Murti in pink clothes. Offer rice pudding as Bhoga and rose flowers to the God.

Remedy: Chanting Ganesh Gayatri Mantra is favourable.

Leo

Dress Ganesh ji in red colored clothes. Offer Jaggery (Gur) or sweets made from Jaggery as well as oleander flowers (Kaner ke Phool) to the God.

Remedy: Recite Ganpati Stotra daily.

Capricorn and Aquarius

The natives of these two signs should adorn the idol of Ganesh ji in blue colored clothes. Also, offer sweets made from Mawa, white flowers, Vermilion (Sindoor) mixed in Jasmine oil to the God.

Remedy: Chant Beej Mantra of Lord Ganesha.

Sagittarius and Pisces

Dress up Ganesh Murti in yellow clothes, and offer yellow colored flowers, sweets, Besan Laddoos and Banana as Bhoga.

Remedy: Chant Beej Mantra of Lord Ganesha.

Why Chandra Darshan is prohibited during Ganesh Chaturthi?

It is believed that a person should not see Moon during Ganesh Chaturthi. The reason being that Chandra Darshan may cause Mithya Kalank to a person, i.e. she/he may charged with false allegations without any reason. As per religious texts, Lord Krishna also became the victim of falsehood (Mithya) due to Chandra Darshan. But what is the reason behind this belief?

On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, there is an ancient story about Chandra Darshan. According to this myth, Lord Ganesha cursed Chandra on the day of Chaturthi, and this is the reason why seeing Moon on this day is prohibited. If anyone sees Moon by mistake, then there is a description of Chandra Darshan Dosh Nivaran Mantra in Vedic scriptures. One can chant this Mantra 28, 54 or 108 times to avoid the harmful effects of Chandra Darshan. Additionally, reading the 57th chapter of 10th part (Skanda) of Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta also results in eliminating Chandra Darshan Dosha.

Chandra Darshan Dosh Nivaran Mantra

Simha Prasenam Vadhita, Simho Jambavata Hatah।

Sukumarak Ma Rodistava, Hrosh Isyamantakah।।

Renowned astrologers and wise scholars believed that worshipping Lord Ganesha is highly felicitous for a person. And, if you are affected by the malefic effects of Planet Saturn, or Shani Dasha is creating obstacles for you, enemies are distressing you, or if there are chances of an accident, etc, then ruminating the name of Shree Ganesh devotedly will eliminate all the pains and problems in your life.

AstroSage hopes that the information provided above will be very useful for you. We wish our readers a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!

Hartalika Teej Today, Know Muhurat Timings

Why fast for Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati today? Know Hartalika Teej Vrat Puja rituals. Also know the significance of this auspicious festival for girls and married women.

Just like Hariyali Teej and Kajari Teej, Hartalika Teej is the festival of married women. Dedicated to Shankar Bhagwan and Maa Parvati, the fast is performed by married women for the wellness and long life of their husband and family.

हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें

As per Hindu Calendar or Panchang, this festival is observed on the third day (Tritiya) in Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. It is believed that this auspicious fast was performed by Goddess Parvati to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Therefore, the fast of Hartalika Teej can also be performed by unmarried girls. This festival is also known by the name of Badi Teej in some parts of India. It is especially celebrated in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan along with other states with lots of zeal and happiness.

Hartalika Teej Puja Muhurat
Muhurat in Early Morning	From 06:03:49 to 08:33:02
Duration	2 Hours 29 Minutes

Note: The Muhurat is valid for New Delhi. To know muhurat timings in your city, click on Hartalika Teej Muhurat

Hartalika Teej Vrat Rituals

The festival of Hartalika Teej is celebrated on Tritiya of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. This time period is of great significance as God Shiva and Mata Parvati are especially worshipped in this duration during Hasta Nakshatra.

On this occasion, Shiv Parvati idols made of clay or sand are worshipped. Since, this is a Nirjala Vrat (without water), therefore, the devotees should only offer fruits to the deities. At night, Jagrans and Bhajans are performed to worship Parvati Maa and Bhagwan Shankar. This fast of Hartalika Teej is completed after immersion of Puja material (Samagri) in the morning, the next day.

Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha and Significance

According to religious beliefs, Parvati ji performed difficult austerity to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Seeing her condition, her father Parvat Raj Himalaya was very sad. Meanwhile, Narada Muni brought the marriage proposal for Maa Parvati on behalf of Lord Vishnu. When the Goddess heard about this, she became upset. After being asked by one of her friends, Parvati told them that she’s performing penance to get God Shiva as her husband. After this, her friends took the Goddess to the forest. Since then, the festival is known by the name of Hartalika Teej, as Maa Parvati was abducted by her friends, so that she could achieve her goal to marry Bhagwan Shankar.

Here, the word Hartalika comprises “Harat”, which means abduction, and “Talika” that signifies female friends. After taken to the forest, Goddess performed severe austerity. On the Tritiya of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha during Hasta Nakshatra, the Goddess created the idol of Lord Shiva with sand and worshipped him with complete devotion. Pleased with her sincerity and Puja, Lord Shiva accepted her as his wife as desired by Mata Parvati.

Thus, performing this fast with utmost devotion, and worshipping Shiv Parvati while following all Puja rituals sincerely, blesses a girl or women with luck and prosperity. This is the reason why Hartalika Teej Vrat and festival is of high significance for girls and married women.

AstroSage wishes our readers a happy Hartalika Teej and hopes that Maa Parvati blesses you all the happiness in life!

Weekly Horoscope (10 - 16 September 2018)

Special surprises for 5 Zodiac signs’ natives! Read weekly horoscope to know what promising prospects will be there for you. Whether job or business, love or family, health or education, what predictions says about your life this week.

We have again brought astrological predictions for the natives of all 12 signs. Whether it is job, business, education, career, health or family, you will find all the important details here to guide you this week. This 7 days duration is highly significant for the people of Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra and Sagittarius. Natives of the other remaining signs will experience mixed results in this duration.

The week is also important from religious point of view. From September 13, festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi will commence. The idol of Lord Ganesha would be established everywhere in the country, and the God will be worshipped with lots of zeal and devotion. However, on September 12, i.e. one day before auspicious Ganesh Chaturthi, Hartalika Teej will be celebrated. This festival is devoted to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On this day, married women fast for their husbands’ long life and for the happiness of their family.

With Planet Moon rising in Virgo on September 11, cereals, rice and other futures trading would see a bullish trend. Furthermore, Cotton and Gold - Silver would also see a sudden increase in their values after recession. Now, take a look at below predictions for all 12 signs to know what surprises might be there in store for you this week:

हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें

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ARIES

You will have to be careful as you may have an argument with someone at work. You are advised...Read More

TAURUS

Pay attention to your health as some problems may affect your healthiness. Your father’s...Read More

GEMINI

This week, you will maintain a perfect balance between your family and work. This will...Read More

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CANCER

Your eloquence would increase, and this finesse would help you in getting things done. Furthermore...Read More

LEO

Support from your colleagues will help you to give a great work performance in your area of expertise. If you...Read More

VIRGO

You may go abroad, or on a work trip to some distant place. In this regard...Read More

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LIBRA

Tremendous chances of monetary gains are there. Therefore, do not let...Read More

SCORPIO

You will have to concentrate on your financial situation, as it may get affected with increase in...Read More

SAGITTARIUS

You would make extra efforts in your working domain. As a result of this, you would...Read More

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CAPRICORN

If you are going on a trip, be prepared, otherwise you may face some problems. At the same time...Read More

AQUARIUS

Increase in expenses may affect your financial situation, therefore, pay attention to it. Long-held tasks...Read More

PISCES

You would feel spiritual and would take interest in activities related to it. Apart from this...Read More

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Saturn Direct in Sagittarius, Know Its Effects

Saturn progress will put your life in order! With Saturn direct in Sagittarius, certain changes will occur in your life. Read here to know what these changes might be, and the astrological significance of this major phenomenon.

Saturn is considered a malefic planet as per Vedic Astrology. Lord Shani is also known by the name of Karmphal Data, and maintain balance in the worlds by offering results to humans as per their deeds.

When Saturn aspects a person or influence him/her malefically, then obstacles, pains and sufferings occur in the life of that person. There are several mythological stories related to the wrath of Lord Shani like King Harishchandra, King Nal and Queen Damayanti, etc. These eminent people in ancient times have to face several pain and sufferings due to the malefic effects of Saturn planet. At the same time, if Saturn is favourable on a person, their life becomes blissful. As it is known that Lord Shani offers people the outcome of their good or bad deeds. Therefore, the only way to appease the God is to follow the path of righteousness and perform good Karma in life. Also serve the poor and miserable, and avoid lying and deceit.

In Vedic Astrology, Saturn transit is a significant phenomenon. This is because Saturn stays in a Zodiac sign for about 2.5 years. Currently, Saturn is transiting in Sagittarius. From April 18, 2018, it started its retrograde motion in this sign. But, from today, i.e. September 6, 2018 at 5:02 PM onwards, it will become direct in Sagittarius.

With Saturn’s retrograde motion, natives of all Zodiac signs were suffering from various problems. But now as the planet will be in progressive motion, all their pain and sufferings would come to an end. Also, Lord Shani is the significator of Karma and services, therefore he will influence the profession and business aspects of people’s lives.

Let’s take a look at how this direct motion of Saturn in Sagittarius would be for your professional domain as well as for your lives:

हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें

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ARIES

This direct motion of Saturn (Lord Shani) may bring tremendous profits for the natives of Aries. With his blessings, your income would increase. Additional sources of earnings would also occur. Professional natives may get a promotion or an increment in salary. Problems from your opponents would also come to an end. If there are tensions in relationship with your family members, they would end as well.

REMEDY: Perform Lord Shiva Rudrabhishekam at home on Saturday.

TAURUS

Saturn direct will bring good luck for the natives of Taurus. During this progressive period, all problems and sufferings in your life would end. Success in job or business is likely. Additionally, sudden bigger profits in new job or business may occur. Also, benefits in education and love relationships are presaged.

REMEDY: Chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra regularly.

GEMINI

For Gemini natives, this progressive motion of Saturn would offer mixed results. You would yield positive outcomes in your personal and professional life. Where your respect and fame would increase at workplace, differences of thoughts and disputes with your spouse would also come to an end. You might also hear some good news with the blessings of Lord Shani. However, increase in expenses may create problems for you in this period. 

REMEDY: Do recite King Dashrath created Neel Shani Stotra.

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CANCER

This progressive period would bring peace to the natives of Cancer. If there is any legal dispute, it would end. You would dominate your opponents and would get successful as well. Obstacles in the education of students would also eliminate. If your children are suffering from any health issue, it would improve. However, you may suffer from an old disease during this period. Disputes with your spouse would also get resolved.

REMEDY: Donate a mustard oil filled bowl (Katora) after seeing your shadow in it.

LEO

Leo natives would gain benefits as well as attain auspicious results with Saturn direct in Sagittarius. Your income and fame would increase at workplace. However, keep a tab on your spendings, as increase in expenses may affect your budget. You may hear some good news from your children. At the same time, if you are suffering from some old disease, it would improve and your health would get better. There are chances of job change as well.

REMEDY: Donate black Sesame seeds or whole (Sabut) Urad Dal on Saturday.

VIRGO

Direct motion of Saturn will prove to be beneficial for the natives of Virgo. Materialistic comforts like property and vehicle might be attained with favourable influence of Lord Shani. Victory in court related matters is also presaged. Mixed results in Career domain might be experienced. If your mother’s health is not good for a while, it would get better in this duration. You will have to work hard to get success in all the important aspects of your life.

REMEDY: Regularly chant Shani Beej Mantra “ॐ Pram Preem Proum Sah Shanaischaraya Namah”.

LIBRA

With this progressive motion, Lord Shani blesses the natives of Libra with lots of happiness. Mental tensions will evaporate and you would find peace. Your courage would increase, and your decisions making ability would also improve. With less tensions in your life, you would make better decisions about important matters at hand. Long distance tours or higher education abroad are likely. Rise in income and control in expenses would make you happy. Problems related to younger siblings would also end.

REMEDY: Water and worship Shami tree on regular basis.

SCORPIO

With the Lord’s blessings, Scorpio natives would get promotion and profits in business. If you are searching for a job, your search may yield you promising results this time. Efforts made earlier would also reap you rewards in this duration. Reduced mental tensions will help you perform well in every aspect of your life.

REMEDY: Help the poor and needy as much as possible.

SAGITTARIUS

Since Saturn is already transiting in Sagittarius, after its retrograde motion, now it is direct here. Therefore, this progressive motion would offer promising results to the natives of this sign. With the blessings of Lord Shani, all your problems would be uprooted, and mental tensions would also be eliminated. Happiness would grace your family life, and relationship with your spouse would also improve. This period of Saturn direct would be especially beneficial for your siblings. With Saturn’s influence, you would become more busy at work. You are advised not to be haste or careless in your activities.

REMEDY: Feed sugar and wheat flour to ants.

Also read: What is Shani Sade Sati and its Influence on Your Life?

CAPRICORN

All problems in your life would end with Saturn direct in Sagittarius. You would progress at workplace and would also gain monetary benefits. You would also gain new sources of earning, additional to your income through job or business. Though this will add to your overall earnings, but expenses on materialistic comforts would also increase. Your enemy and opponents would not be able to overpower you. Long-held tasks would get finished this time. Chances of foreign trip is there. New status as well as fame would be achieved in the society.

REMEDY: Do recite King Dashrath created Neel Shani Stotra.

AQUARIUS

Direct motion of Saturn would offer optimum results to the natives of Aquarius. Your sources of income would increase. If you are searching for a new job, you would get successful. You would also get respect in your workplace. All your wishes and desires would come true with the blessings of Lord Shani.

REMEDY: On Saturday, wear best quality Sapphire (Neelam) gemstone during Shani Nakshatra and Shani Hora.

PISCES

With the blessings of Lord Shani, your income would increase and your status at work would also grow. Professional people may get a promotion in this duration. Some lucky natives may also go on a foreign tour. However, pay attention to your mother’s health, as it may get affected during this period. Students would reap rewards for their hard work. Busy yourself, and try to avoid any kind of dispute.

REMEDY: Behave well with your colleagues, and clean the area around the main gate of some religious place.

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Mercury Transits to Leo, Know Its Impact on Your Life

9 Zodiac signs get lucky, while 3 are out of luck! Read astrological predictions for Mercury transit in Leo and how it will influence the life of natives of all 12 signs.

Significator of wisdom, speech and intellectual, Planet Mercury has already transited in Leo sign on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at 09:16 PM. It will remain in this sign until 04:23 AM on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. As Leo is the ruling sign of Sun planet, therefore, Mercury will conjunct with Sun here. And Mars will aspect both these planets. These astrological phenomenon will influence the lives of all 12 Zodiac signs. The natives of Aries, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra and Sagittarius will find this period quite favourable and lucky for them. Additionally, this transit period would lead to a rise in the prices of Gold and Silver, and banking stocks will also see an upsurge in this duration.

Now, take a look at below astrological predictions to know what this transit has in store for the natives of all 12 signs.

हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें

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ARIES

During this transit period, you would gain mental strength, and your intellect would also enhance. You might also...Read More

TAURUS

Your hard work would offer you favourable results in your professional life. Additionally, you might...Read More

GEMINI

During this transit period, your communication would strengthen and you would procure gains through it. However...Read More

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CANCER

During the transit of Mercury in Leo, gains from abroad are presaged for the natives of Cancer. Furthermore...Read More

LEO

In this duration, you would get recognition in the society, and your social status would also get enhanced. This transit...Read More

VIRGO

You might go abroad or to a remote place for some professional reasons during this transit period...Read More

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LIBRA

During this transit period, your income would definitely increase, and if you are into any business, it would...Read More

SCORPIO

You would focus on the diverse aspects of excelling at work. However, there may arise...Read More

SAGITTARIUS

This transit period would prove to be progressive for your life. Long journeys are predicted that would...Read More

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CAPRICORN

During this transit period, there might arise some troubles in your life like...Read More

AQUARIUS

Unexpected events might occur in your life. Tiffs in marriage are likely. You need to...Read More

PISCES

In this transit period, you may get indulged in some disputes or debates, but the outcome of the same...Read More

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Weekly Horoscope (3 - 9 september 2018)

Blissful week for 5 Zodiac signs! Read weekly horoscope and know what your stars have in store for you. Also know how different aspects of your life will flourish this week.

The second week of September seems highly beneficial for the natives of Cancer, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius. This week, they will reap good rewards in different aspects of their lives such as job, business, education, health, family life, etc. At the same time, lives of the natives of remaining Zodiac signs would go on as usual. However, they may face ups and downs in this period, and monetary gains would also be normal for them.

The week is beginning with the auspicious festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami. Yesterday, on September 2, the community of Smarta celebrated Krishna Janmashtami. And today the festival is being celebrated by Vaishnava sect.

As Jupiter will enter Vishakha Nakshatra, therefore, its presence here will lower the prices of Cotton. However, the prices of gram (Chana) and other food items will reach the skies. Furthermore, Saturn direct in Sagittarius on September 6 will increase the prices of Sesame seeds (Til), Oil and Crude Oil. Disappearance of Mercury in East direction on the same day would also result in increase in the prices of Gold and Silver, after fluctuations.

Now, take a look at below predictions for all 12 signs to know what surprises might be there in store for them this week:

हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें

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ARIES

You will have to act wisely as tensions may arise in your personal and professional life. Remain...Read More

TAURUS

You would have to focus more on your family life, especially on your father’s health and...Read More

GEMINI

Pay attention to your health as you may face some physical problems. Drive carefully, and if...Read More

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CANCER

You will get huge sources of earning this week. Completion of a long-awaited task will bring...Read More

LEO

You would get the support of your colleagues at workplace, and your work would also be appreciable. Additionally...Read More

VIRGO

Ups and downs may be seen in financial situations. Where on one hand...Read More

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LIBRA

You would feel elated this week and would perform each task wholeheartedly. But despite this...Read More

SCORPIO

Take care of your siblings’ health as they may suffer from some physical problems. Your...Read More

SAGITTARIUS

A good income is likely this week. Family life may also remain happy and blissful. Both these...Read More

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CAPRICORN

You would experience mixed feelings this week. Where on one hand, anger and stubbornness would appear...Read More

AQUARIUS

Happiness will grace your family, and will brighten your mood. However, pay attention...Read More

PISCES

You may plan to meet your friends or neighbours this week. You would also have to...Read More

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Shri Krishna Janmashtami Today, Know Muhurat

On this Krishna Janmashtami, Dwapara Era’s Yog again! Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated today on September 2. Read here to know Puja rituals, muhurat and significance of this auspicious festival.

He is the most mischievous (Nand Gopal), naughty (Nand Lal) child of Yashoda, and the God of all devotees. He is Shri Krishna. Birth anniversary of the Lord will be celebrated with lots of zeal, enthusiasm and happiness. Though, the festivities of this day will be just like every year, but this time there is something special about this day. The special Yoga which is forming on this day is exactly the same as was during the birth of Lord Krishna in Dwapara Era. This Yoga is also known by the name of Shri Krishna Jayanti.

(Note: Smarta sect will celebrate the festival of Krishna Janmashtami on September 2, whereas the followers of Vaishnava community will enjoy the auspicious festivities on September 3. The people who follow the principles of either Vaishnava or Smarta community will celebrate this festival according to different rules.)

हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें

Krishna Jayanti as per Hindu Scripture Nirnaya Sindhu

When it is Rohini Nakshatra at midnight 12 AM, Sun planet is in Leo Zodiac Sign and planet Moon is in Taurus Sign during Ashtami of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada month. The combination of these celestial phenomenon create Shri Krishna Jayanti Yoga. This is the same Yoga which was formed during the birth of Shri Krishna in Dwapar Era. This time, the same Yoga is appearing on September 2, 2018. Today, Ashtami Tithi will start after 08:49 PM, and Rohini Nakshatra will also exist in this period.

Janmashtami Puja Muhurat 2018
Nishith Puja Muhurat	From 23:58:25 to 24:43:35
Duration	45 Minutes
Janmashtami Paran Muhurat	After 19:21:52 on September 3, 2018

Note: The above mentioned Muhurat is for New Delhi only. Know Muhurat for your city here, Janmashtami Shubh Muhurat

Krishna Janmashtami - Things to do for a Prosperous LIfe

• To make your love strong and happy, offer cow’s milk (as Bhoga) to Lord Krishna and perform Abhishek with Panchamrit.
• To get worldly comforts and happiness, offer sugar and butter (Makhan-Mishri) to the God and perform Abhishek with raw Lassi.
• To get rid of physical disorders and diseases, offer milk mixed with Tulsi to Shri Krishna and perform Abhishek with raw Lassi.
• To remove all obstacles in your work, offer sweets (Ladoo) to the God as Bhoga and perform Abhishek with Sugarcane juice.

Also Know more about Hindu Festivals and their Muhurat: Festivals 2018

Importance of Shri Krishna Jayanti for Childless Couples

This year, special Yoga of Shri Krishna Jayanti is especially auspicious for the people who are still childless. On this propitious Janmashtami, they should fast (Vrat) and follow the right rituals (Puja Vidhi) to worship the God. They must also chant Santan Gopal Mantra and if possible, should establish Santan Gopal Yantra in their homes.

ऊं श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं ग्लौं देवकीसुत गोविंद वासुदेव जगत्पते ।

देहि मे तनयं कृष्णं त्वामहं शरणं गत:।।

Significance of Krishna Janmashtami

As per ancient scriptures, Janmashtami Puja and Vrat has great significance in Hinduism. According to religious beliefs, Shri Krishna was the eighth reincarnation (Avatar) of Lord Vishnu. It was believed that the mere sight of the Lord eliminates all pain and sufferings of the people. In Vedic texts, the fast of Krishna Janmashtami is among the most significant fasts of Hindu religion. The devotees who perform the propitious fast with true reverence achieve great virtue and blessings of the God. Additionally, the fast of Krishna Janmashtami offers people with child, family growth and freedom from Pitru Dosha.

AstroSage wishes our readers a happy and blissful Shri Krishna Janmashtami!