Janmashtami 2025: Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month. This is the same holy day when Lord Krishna was incarnated on the land of Mathura in the Dwapar Yuga. Every year, this date brings a festival of enthusiasm, devotion, and reverence for the devotees. This year, Janmashtami will be celebrated on 16th August, and the decoration of swings, bhajan-kirtan, and worship will continue throughout the night in temples across the country.
In Hindu beliefs, Tulsi Dal is considered to be very dear to Shri Krishna. Tulsi is considered to be the form of Mother Lakshmi, and this is the reason why doing some measures related to Tulsi on Janmashtami has special importance. It is believed that these measures not only please the Lord, but also bring wealth and prosperity to the house.
Morning starts with Tulsi Puja
It is said that on the day of Janmashtami, after taking a bath, wearing clean clothes, offering water to the Tulsi plant, and circumambulating it, brings new energy and prosperity in life. It is believed that this also starts completing the stalled work.
Offering Tulsi leaves with butter and sugar
Offering butter and sugar is mandatory in the worship of Shri Krishna, but the presence of Tulsi leaves in it is considered even more auspicious. It is mentioned in the Puranas that offering Tulsi-containing bhog fulfills wishes quickly, and the devotee receives special blessings.
Importance of offering Tulsi garland
On the day of Janmashtami, wearing a Tulsi garland to God is considered extremely auspicious. It is believed that by doing this, positive energy resides in the house and family, and the financial condition also becomes strong.
Deepak and Vishnu’s remembrance
Lighting a lamp of cow ghee near Tulsi at both dawn and dusk and remembering Lord Vishnu completes the worship of Janmashtami. It is said that this increases the blessings of Lakshmi in life and increases wealth.
Planting the Tulsi plant
If a Tulsi plant is planted in the house on the day of Janmashtami and worshipped regularly, then Mother Lakshmi always remains happy. This tradition has been going on for generations and is considered equally effective even today.
This Janmashtami, by worshipping Tulsi with reverence and devotion and adopting these measures, not only can the blessings of Shri Krishna be obtained, but also the invaluable gift of happiness and prosperity in life.