During the sacred festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, the child form of Lord Krishna is worshipped. In 2026, the holy festival of Janmashtami will be celebrated on September 4th. Devoutly worshipping Laddu Gopal on this day fulfills the wishes of devotees. Along with the rituals, you must also follow some important rules on this day. Today, we are going to provide you with information on this topic.
What should be done on the day of Janmashtami?
- During the holy festival of Janmashtami, you should wake up early in the morning, take bath, meditate and wear clean clothes.
- On this day, Lord Krishna should be worshipped in the morning and those who are going to observe the fast must take a vow to observe the fast.
- On the auspicious day of Janmashtami, you should anoint Laddu Gopal, offer him clothes and also offer him food .
- Feeding bread to a cow on this day is considered auspicious. Additionally, Brahmins and those in need should also be provided with food according to their means.
- Chanting Lord Krishna’s mantras while holding a Tulsi garland on Janmashtami day brings auspicious results.
- Those observing the fast must worship Lord Krishna properly at midnight.
- Along with Laddu Gopal, worshipping Radha Rani and chanting Radha Rani’s mantras is also considered auspicious on this day.
- If you donate to an orphanage or old age home on this day, Lord Krishna can remove the obstacles in your life.
- Lord Krishna is a nature lover, hence if you plant trees on the holy day of Janmashtami, positive changes can come in your life.
- On this day, serving the elderly and teachers also brings benefits.
What should not be done on Janmashtami day?
- On the holy day of Janmashtami, you should not consume tamasic food items like meat, alcohol, garlic, onion even by mistake.
- You should not pluck Tulsi leaves on Janmashtami, even by mistake. If you are going to include the leaves in the puja, you should pluck them a day in advance and keep them aside.
- As we have already told you that Lord Krishna is a lover of nature, hence you should not harm trees, plants, animals and birds even by mistake on the day of Janmashtami.
- Avoid getting angry on this day and behave well with everyone.
- According to religious beliefs, rice should not be consumed even by mistake on this day.
- Do not let lustful thoughts dominate you on this day and chant mantras and study religious books to maintain purity.
