Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025
Tithi: Pausha, Krishna Ashtami
Day: Thursday
December 11, 2025, marks two important observances: Kalashtami and Masik Krishna Janmashtami. Both days are significant for devotees seeking spiritual growth, prosperity, and divine blessings.
🔹 Significance
- Kalashtami: Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Kalashtami falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of Krishna Paksha each month. Observing this day helps devotees remove obstacles, attain wisdom, and invite prosperity into their lives.
- Masik Krishna Janmashtami: Celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami every month, this day honors Lord Krishna, the incarnation of Vishnu, who symbolizes love, compassion, and divine joy. Devotees seek blessings for spiritual upliftment, peace, and success in endeavors.
🔹 Rituals and Observances
Kalashtami Rituals
- Fasting: Devotees observe a strict fast till moonrise, consuming only fruits, milk, or sattvic foods.
- Puja & Offerings:
- Set up an idol or picture of Lord Ganesha.
- Offer modaks, coconut, flowers, and red cloth.
- Apply turmeric, kumkum, and rice grains around the deity.
- Mantras & Aarti: Recite “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” and perform aarti with devotion.
- Breaking the Fast: After moonrise, break the fast and share prasadam with family and friends.
Masik Krishna Janmashtami Rituals
- Fasting: A day-long fast until midnight, commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna.
- Midnight Puja: At midnight, perform puja of Lord Krishna with butter, milk, and sweets as offerings.
- Chanting: Recite “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” or Krishna mantras.
- Devotional Singing: Bhajans, kirtans, and devotional songs are sung to honor Krishna.
🔹 Benefits of Observing Both Days
- Kalashtami: Removes obstacles, brings wisdom, success, and financial stability.
- Masik Krishna Janmashtami: Enhances spiritual energy, attracts divine grace, and promotes harmony in life.
- Both observances strengthen devotion and cultivate discipline, faith, and positivity.
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