Janmashtami Puja Samagri 2026: Janmashtami, which is the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, will be celebrated tomorrow, September 4, 2026. According to Hindu
scriptures, Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, was born on this tithi under the Rohini nakshatra. "This is the night the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Sri Krishna, appeared in the prison of Kamsa at Mathura. He was born to Devaki and Vasudeva in circumstances the Srimad Bhagavatam describes in extraordinary detail: the dark night, lotus flowers blooming at midnight, a divine light filling the cell," states the website of ISKCON Delhi. This year, Janmashtami brings a special combination of the Ashtami tithi and Rohini nakshatra. Several auspicious yogas, including Harshal Yoga, Mitra Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga, Hans Yoga and Malavya Yoga, will also be in effect. As a result, worshipping Lord Krishna on Janmashtami is considered particularly significant. Auspicious Timings for Janmashtami Puja The auspicious timings for worship are:
- 5:46 am to 10:26 am
- 12:05 pm to 1:33 pm
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:36 am to 12:24 pm
- 4:41 pm to 6:14 pm
- 9:07 pm to 10:33 pm
- 12:05 am to 4:19 am
- Nishita Puja Time - 11:58 PM to 12:45 AM, Sep 05
"The time to perform Krishna Puja is during Nishita Kaal which is the midnight as per Vedic time-keeping. Devotees perform detailed ritualistic Puja during midnight and it involves all sixteen steps which are part of Shodashopachara Puja Vidhi," states Drik Panchang.
Janmashtami Puja Samagri List
- Swing and new clothes for Bal Gopal
- Turmeric
- White cloth
- Long
- Perfume
- Incense sticks
- Fruits and camphor
- Akshat
- Butter
- Saffron
- Small cardamom
- Vase
- Small flute
- A new ornament
- Betel leaf
- Betel
- Ganga water
- Perfume
- Coins
- Crown
- Red cloth
- Kumkum
- Coconut
- Molly
- Basil leaves
- Sandalwood
- Lamp
- Peacock feather
- Basil leaves
- Mustard oil or ghee
- Cotton wick
- Incense sticks
How to Perform Janmashtami Puja
- Wake up early in the morning, take a bath, purify yourself and wear clean clothes.
- Ensure that you clean the puja room. Decorate the cradle for Laddu Gopal, the child form of Lord Krishna.
- Bathe Lord Krishna with Gangajal, raw milk and Panchamrit.
- Dress him in fresh clothes, bangles, earrings and a crown, then adorn him with a flower garland.
- Decorate Lord Krishna with flowers. Place him in the cradle and gently swing it.
- Offer makhan-mishri, as prasad and seek the Lord's forgiveness.
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