Janmashtami 2023: Muhurat, Date and Time – [Bonus] Foods to Eat and Avoid During Janmashtami Fasting

• By Dr Prabhukar Mishra
• July 12, 2023July 12, 2023

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The magnificent celebration of Janmashtami 2023, also known as Krishnashtami, Krishna Jayanti, Gokulashtami, Yadukula Ashtami, and Srikrishna Jayanti, commemorates Lord Krishna’s birth anniversary.

On this auspicious day, various ceremonies and events are done to worship Lord Krishna.

Day of celebration: Janmashtami 2023

Janmashtami will be celebrated on 07th September 2023.

Krishna Janmashtami 2023: Important Date and Time to Remember

Ashtami Tithi to Begin on – 03:37 PM on Sep 06, 2023

Ashtami Tithi to End on – 04:14 PM on Sep 07, 2023

Rohini Nakshatra to Begin on – 09:20 AM on Sep 06, 2023

Rohini Nakshatra to End on – 10:25 AM on Sep 07, 2023

When to Janmashtami 2023 celebrate ?

This year, Krishna Janmashtami 2023 will be celebrated on both the 06th and 07th of September, with the fast taking place on the 07 September. This is because, as per several well-known astrologers, the Ashtami tithi will be Udaya tithi on September 06th.

It is important to note that this year, the Rohini nakshatra, under which Lord Krishna was born, does not fall on Ashtami tithi.

What to eat for fasting on the day of Janmashtami 2023?

Fasting rules related to Janmashtami 2023 are similar to those of  Navratri Fast.

So, let’s look at some food things that you can eat during your Janmashtami 2023 fast.

Kuttu Ki Puri

Kuttu puri is extremely crispy, fluffy, and flavorful. For a more full meal, load them with a potato mixture. To create this, simply prepare dough with kuttu ka atta and sendha namak. Roll a few puris in with a rolling pin and cook till crispy.

Sabudana Khichdi

Soaked sabudana is stir-fried with peanuts, aloo, jeera, and rock salt in this khichdi dish, making it hearty and filling. Remember that the only trick for making great sabudana khichdi is to soak your sabudana correctly.

Vrat Wale Aloo

This modest bowl of aloo rasedar goes perfectly with kutti ki puri, parathe, and pakoda. This sabzi rounds out the vrat-special dinner.

Sabudana Kheer

This thali is best served with sabudana kheer for dessert. Sabudana kheer is essentially a conventional kheer with the addition of sabudana in place of rice or seviyan. The remaining stages and process for creating this kheer are nearly identical.

Kuttu Khichdi

This quick and simple meal, made with buckwheat groats, potatoes, and peanuts, is a superfood to take when fasting.

Kaddu or Pumpkin 

Kaddu, or pumpkin dish, is a delightful and simple option that is flavoured with spices and herbs. This is a satvik recipe that does not contain onion or garlic.

Food to avoid during Janmashtami  2023 Fast

Skip Tea After Breakfast

As you will be fasting throughout the day, skipping breakfast or tea is a very good option; skipping tea or breakfast will avoid acidity or gastrointestinal troubles during Janmashtami 2023.

Avoid taking Much Oily Food

It is difficult to resist the delectable delights of vrat, but if you have excessive cholesterol, missing them for your health is well worth it. Consuming fruits, milk, and juice instead will help you meet your nutritional needs will be a great option during Janmashtami.

Meats and Eggs

Avoid consuming eggs or meat on this auspicious day of Janmashtami.

Garlic and Onion

Similarly to meat and eggs, whether fasting or not, you must avoid eating onion and garlic on a special event such as Janmashtami.