Janmashtami 2009 – Krishnashtami in 2009

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Hema

Sri Krishna Janmashtami or Krishnashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, is the birthday of one

of the most popular deities of Hinduism, Lord Sri Krishna. In 2009, the date of Janmashtami,

popularly known as Krishnashtami, is August 14. Smartha Sects celebrate the Janmashtami in

2009 on August 13 and Vaishnava sects celebrate the Krishnashtami on August 14.

Lord Krishna was born on the Astami thithi (eighth day) in Krishna paksha during the month

of Shravan (August – September). Lord Krishna’s Nakshatra or the birth star is Rohini. The

main objective or the aim of Krishna’s birth was to demolish the demon Kansa and his evil

acts. Kansa is Krishna ’s maternal uncle.

Krishnashtami Subhakankshalu to one and all

Ah! Me... Difficult to explain... A heap of confusion, a pinch of madness, a desire to make a difference, n a love to love!