Every year, the festival of Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month. According to the Hindu calendar, this time the festival of Janmashtami will be celebrated on 26th August. It is believed that by observing a fast on the day of Janmashtami, a person gets relief from all the troubles of life.
The night of Janmashtami is also called the night of Mahanisha. By doing some remedies on this Janmashtami, one gets the blessings of Kanha as well as Maa Lakshmi. By fasting on this day, all the troubles of a person are removed.
On the night of Janmashtami, anoint Lord Krishna with a Dakshinavarti conch. After this, recite Krishna Chalisa or Vishnu Sahasranama. This brings happiness and prosperity in life.
Let us tell you that offering a silver flute to Lord Shri Krishna on the night of Janmashtami brings auspicious results. Chanting the mantra ‘Kleem Krishnaya Vasudevay Hari:Paramatmane Pranat:Kleshanashaya Govinday Namo Namah’ on this day pleases Lord Krishna. Let us tell you that chant this mantra at least 108 times.
Lord Shri Krishna is also known as Pitambar. On this day, offer new yellow clothes to Kanha at night. Along with this, offer him yellow flowers. After worshipping Kanha at home, visit a nearby temple. This will increase your respect in the society and you will receive the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.