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Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on August 26, 2024. (Image: Shutterstock)
Janmashtami 2024: On this special day, many people fast for the entire day, go to temples, perform rituals and seek the blessings of Lord Krishna.
Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami, is one of the most beloved Hindu festivals celebrated with great pomp and show across India. Devotees commemorate this auspicious occasion to mark the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The day is said to be one of the most auspicious days of the year, and this year it falls on today, Monday, August 26. On this special day, many people fast for the entire day, flock to temples, perform rituals, and seek the blessings of Lord Krishna.
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However, according to Vedic astrology, worshipping Lord Krishna according to the zodiac sign is considered to bring a lot of prosperity and success in one's life. So, here is a complete guide on how to worship this holy day according to the zodiac signs:
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
On the occasion of Janmashtami, people whose zodiac sign is Aries should bathe Radha and Krishna in water and offer them dairy products like Makhan, dahi and milk. They can also wear red-coloured clothes and decorate the Lord with the same colour and jewellery to attract prosperity and success.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
According to astrologers, people of Taurus sign should worship Laddu Gopal by wearing white clothes and silver jewellery on the occasion of Janmashtami. To achieve abundance and prosperity in life, one should bathe the idol of Radha and Krishna in a mixture of milk, water, honey and curdled sugar.
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Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Geminis are advised to worship Laddu Gopal by wearing green clothes and silver jewellery. Ruled by Lord Buddha, people with this zodiac sign should bathe Radha and Krishna with milk and offer dry fruits with bananas for a fulfilled life.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
You can bathe the deities with saffron and offer coconut sweets to the Lord. Worshippers with the zodiac sign Cancer should wear white clothes while performing rituals for Laddu Gopal.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
People born under this zodiac sign should worship Laddu Gopal by wearing red or pink clothes. Devotees should first bathe Lord Krishna with Ganga Jal mixed with honey and then apply Ashwagandha Tika. One can also offer jaggery to the Lord for wealth and prosperity in life.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Radha and Krishna should be bathed with ghee and milk and then offered dry fruits, elaichi and cloves with tulsi leaves to bring peace and happiness. Worshippers should wear green clothes during the rituals.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
People born under these zodiac signs should bathe Radha and Krishna with milk and honey. Dress in white dress and worship Laddu Gopal by applying sandalwood paste on them and offering sweets made from milk and bananas to attain immense prosperity in life.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
People whose zodiac sign is Scorpio should bathe Lord Krishna with milk, sugar, honey, curd and water. Offer him jaggery and coconut and celebrate the day by wearing red clothes.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
People born under this Jupiter-ruled sign should worship Laddu Gopal by wearing yellow clothes. Bathe Radha and Krishna with milk and honey and offer fruits like bananas and guavas to the Lord.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Capricorn zodiac sign should bathe Radha and Krishna with Gangaajal by wearing brown or blue clothes. Devotees should offer sweet paan to Lord Krishna to bring immense prosperity and success in all areas of life.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Those under the sign ruled by Saturn should worship Laddu Gopal by wearing brown or blue clothes. First, shower Radha and Krishna with honey, milk, curd, sugar and water and offer them red-coloured sweets made from milk and cashew nuts.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
People whose zodiac sign is Pisces should offer honey, milk, curd, ghee and sugar to Lord Krishna. Pisces should worship Lord Krishna by wearing yellow-coloured clothes.
