Sunday 19 August

Observances

• Krishna Janmashtami (Smarta)

  00:02 Mon – 00:46 Mon

  Shri Krishna's birth at midnight on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami: a night of joyful devotion.

  Some traditions keep it on Mon, 20 Aug 2068 (Vaishnava (ISKCON)).

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What can I do today?

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   Krishna Janmashtami

   Janmashtami Midnight Sadhana

   Janmashtami midnight sadhana

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   Today's Mantra

   Hare Krishna Maha Mantra

   Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

   Today is Krishna Janmashtami (Smarta). Hare Krishna Maha Mantra is traditionally chanted.

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   Today's Parihara

   Offer water to Surya at sunrise

   10 min

   Ravivara is ruled by Surya. Today's parihara honours the day.

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