After 15 Years, Janmashtami Brings Rare Ashtami-Rohini Combination; Ujjain Temples Set For Special Worship

Ujjain: Shri Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated this time on 4th September. This year's Janmashtami is said to be special because after about 15 years, Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra are falling together. According to astrologers, Lord Shri Krishna was also born in Dwapar Yuga at midnight on Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra. In this sense, this coincidence matches with the belief of Krishna's birth.

How special is the combination of Rohini Nakshatra with Ashtami?

Ashtami Tithi falls on Janmashtami every year, but it is not common for Rohini Nakshatra to occur at the same time. According to Pandit Vyas, many times the Moon is in Taurus on the day of Ashtami, but the coincidence with Rohini Nakshatra does not occur. This time both will be together at midnight. In religious traditions, it is considered a special situation for Krishna's birth anniversary.

What is the importance of Rohini in Ramanandi tradition?

Rohini Nakshatra gets special mention in the religious beliefs related to the birth of Lord Krishna. In the Ramanandi sect, this constellation is given special importance for the birth anniversary. This time, due to the coincidence of Ashtami and Rohini, Janmashtami will be celebrated on September 4 only in Vaishnav, Ramanandi and other major sects.

How did the temples prepare in Ujjain?

Preparations are going on in the major Krishna temples of Ujjain for Janmashtami. Programs ranging from special adornment of the Lord to Abhishek and night aarti have been decided. There will be special puja in temples at midnight at the time of birth. A large number of devotees are likely to reach the city.

Will Radha Mohan have special makeup in ISKCON temple?

Programs will start from morning on the day of Janmashtami in ISKCON temple located in Bharatpuri. After consecrating Lord Radha Mohan, he will be dressed in new clothes. Decoration will be done with flowers and jewellery. There will also be arrangements for distribution of Prasad for the devotees visiting the temple.

Will Aarti be held at midnight in Gopal temple?

The Lord will be worshiped and anointed with Panchamrit in Shri Dwarkadhish Gopal Temple of Scindia Trust. Devotees will have darshan after special adornment. Kirtan of Dholi Bua is also kept in the temple. Special aarti will be performed on the occasion of Krishna's birth at 12 o'clock in the night.

Will special events also be held in Sandipani Ashram?

Religious programs will be held on Janmashtami in Sandipani Ashram, which is considered to be the place of education of Lord Krishna. There will be arrangements for darshan for the devotees from morning till night. Krishna Janmotsav will be celebrated with special puja and aarti in the ashram.