Janmashtami: Mathura decked up ahead of celebrations

Janmashtami holds a great significance among Hindus and is celebrated with enthusiasm. People follow many rituals to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna. This year, Janmashtami will be celebrated on September 6 and 7.

The festival is celebrated on Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada month, according to Hindu Panchang. Lord Krishna took birth on earth during Rohini Nakshatra, so this Nakshatra also holds great significance. This year, Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated for two consecutive days i.e., on September 6 and 7, 2023.

Janmashtami Date and Time

Ashtami Tithi begins – September 06, 2023 – 03:37 PM

Ashtami Tithi ends – September 07, 2023 – 04:14 PM

Rohini Nakshatra begins – September 06, 2023 – 09:20 AM

Rohini Nakshatra ends – September 07, 2023 – 10:25 AM

Mathura: City decked up ahead of Janmashtami celebration

Although, the festival is celebrated in all the temples across the world, but Mathura, in Uttar Pradesh holds a special importance, as Lord Krishna took birth here. Every year, the city is lit up with colourful lights and decoration. This year also, Mathura has been decked up ahead of Janmashtami celebration.

While talking to ANI, Mathura Municipal Commissioner Anunaya Jha, informed that Nagar Nigam Mathura and Vrindavan has installed mobile toilets and have deployed 500 workers to ensure cleanliness.