Fasting On Janmashtami? Check Out These Important Rituals
Janmashtami the birth celebration of Lord Krishna is one of the most sacred Hindu festivals. Devotees observe fasts perform special rituals & offer prayers to seek blessings from Lord Krishna. This is / it has believed that fasting on Janmashtami brings peace prosperity & spiritual strength.
According to astrology the planetary positions during Janmashtami make this day powerful for spiritual practices. If done with full devotion & proper rituals fasting can help cleanse negative energies & bring you closer to divine blessings. Let us explore the important rituals you should follow if you are fasting this Janmashtami.
1. Start the Day with a Clean Mind & Body
Wake up early in the morning preferably before sunrise & take a bath. Wear clean & traditional clothes. Clean your home & primary the prayer area as cleanliness is an important part of spiritual preparation.
On this day many people also check their kundli to understand how the stars align during Janmashtami. You can do it in just 30 seconds on Duastro. Their system-generated astrologer chat & voice feature can also give you personalised guidance based on your birth chart.
2. Sankalp: The Promise of Fasting
After bathing sit in your prayer area & take a "Sankalp" — a spiritual promise that you will observe the fast with faith & devotion. This helps create a strong intention & positive energy for the day.
You can chant Lord Krishna names or mantras such as "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" while making your Sankalp. This connects your inner energy with Lord Krishna divine vibration.
3. Types of Fasting on Janmashtami
There are different ways to observe the Janmashtami fast based on your health & devotion level:
- Phalahar Fast: You can eat fruits milk & items made from sabudana or vrat-friendly flour.
- Nirjal Fast: This is a strict fast where even water is not consumed until midnight.
- Partial Fast: For elders or those with health issues a light satvik meal without onion & garlic may be allowed.
Fasting helps in controlling the senses & focusing the mind. Astrologically this also supports positive energy flow by reducing the impact of malefic planets like Rahu or Shani.
4. Decorate the Lord Krishna Idol
Clean your Krishna idol or picture & decorate it with flowers clothes & jewelry. Make a small cradle (jhula) for baby Krishna & place Him inside. This is the heart of Janmashtami celebrations & symbolizes the arrival of divine joy in your home.
5. Offer Bhog (Divine Food)
Though you are fasting this is essential to prepare a bhog for Lord Krishna. You can make sweet dishes like panjiri makhan (butter) mishri & dry fruits. Offer it with love & devotion during the midnight prayer when Lord Krishna is believed to be born.
6. Midnight Aarti & Krishna Janm Celebration
The most important moment is midnight — the time of Lord Krishna birth. Light a lamp sing bhajans & perform the aarti with family. You can also blow the conch (shankh) & ring bells to mark His arrival.
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7. Break Your Fast After Midnight
After performing the aarti & offering bhog you can break your fast. Traditionally this is / it has best to eat light & sattvic food like fruits kheer or vrat-friendly meals. Always break your fast with gratitude & prayer.
Astrological Benefits of Janmashtami Fasting
Fasting on Janmashtami is not just religious—this is deeply connected with astrology. Here are some benefits:
- Reduces the negative effects of Ketu & Rahu.
- Brings peace during Shani Sade Sati or Dhaya.
- Strengthens the Moon improving emotional balance.
- Supports spiritual progress & positive energy.
Also if Lord Krishna is strongly placed in your kundli (primary in the 5th or 9th house) this day becomes even more powerful for your personal growth & blessings. You can confirm these placements using Duastro astrologer chat & voice feature for instant support.
Things to Avoid During Janmashtami Fast
- Avoid eating onion garlic meat or any tamasic food.
- Do not argue or speak harshly—keep your mind calm & clean.
- Stay away from alcohol & other negative habits.
Janmashtami is a day to bring out your best qualities like kindness patience & joy.
Final Thoughts
Fasting on Janmashtami is a powerful way to connect with Lord Krishna & invite divine blessings into your life. These rituals help cleanse your mind & body align your energies & increase spiritual awareness. Combine your devotion with astrology to get the most out of this sacred day.
Start by checking your free kundli on Duastro—it takes only 30 seconds & helps you understand your birth chart in a simple way. With their system-generated astrologer chat & voice feature you can get accurate & quick answers about your spiritual path planetary impacts & more.
May this Janmashtami bring peace love & divine joy to your heart & home
