Yashoda Jayanti 2023: Every year on the sixth day of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month, the birth anniversary of Mamta’s idol mother Yashoda is celebrated. This day is known as Yashoda Jayanti. Mother Yashoda is called the foster mother of Krishna. Kanha may have been born from the womb of Devaki but mother Yashoda brought him up. This festival is specially celebrated in Gujarat, Maharashtra and South India. On Yashoda Jayanti, women fast for the longevity, protection and bright future of their children. On this day in the Krishna temple, Balagopal and mother Yashoda are worshipped, bhajans and kirtans are performed. Let us know the date, auspicious time and importance of Yashoda Jayanti.
When is Yashoda Jayanti 2023? (Yashoda Jayanti 2023 Date)
Shashthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month will start on February 11, 2023 at 09.05 am. The next day, on 12 February 2023, will end at 09.47 am. The festival of Yashoda Jayanti will be celebrated on 12 February 2023.
Puja Muhurat – 09.54 am – 11.17 am (12 February 2023)
Significance of Yashoda Jayanti
Goddess Yashoda has been considered the symbol of Mamta. It is a religious belief that by worshiping the child form of Mother Yashoda and Krishna on the day of Yashoda Jayanti, there is no danger to the children. Shri Krishna himself protects the child of the seeker. Many women keep a fast on Yashoda Jayanti to get the happiness of children. People of Vaishnava tradition celebrate this festival with full enthusiasm all over the world. It is believed that due to the effect of this fast, the qualities of Shri Krishna come in the children. He remains happy and prosperous.
Yashoda Jayanti Puja Vidhi
Take bath in Brahma Muhurta on Yashoda Jayanti and take a vow of fasting by wearing clean clothes. Spread a red cloth on the worship post and install the picture of Krishna sitting on the lap of Mother Yashoda. If there is no such photo, worship Kanha by lighting a lamp. Cover Mother Yashoda with a red chunri. Worship with roli, kumkum, flowers, basil, incense, lamp. Offer paan, banana and butter to Kanhaiya and Yashoda. Chant one rosary of Gopal Mantra. Perform Aarti of Laddu Gopal. Feed 11 little girls on this day. Feed green fodder to the cow after completing the puja.
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