Know the correct date of ‘Krishna Chhathi’, which special thing should be offered on this day, read here

People belonging to Sanatan Dharma celebrate the Chhathi of their child 6 days after his birth. Similarly, the festival of Lord Krishna ‘Chhathi’ is also celebrated 6 days after Janmashtami. On this day, Bhajans and Kirtans are organized in temples and homes and Kadhi rice is prepared as Prasad. This fast is very auspicious, hence this fast is observed.
Every year, the festival of ‘Krishna Janmashtami’ is celebrated on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month and on this day Krishna ji is born. Then exactly 6 days after this, ‘Krishna Chhathi’ is celebrated.
Know the special things related to this fast
Which will be celebrated this year on 01 September 2024, Sunday (Krishna Chhathi 2024). It is a religious belief that by worshipping Laddu Gopal on this day, all the wishes of the devotee are fulfilled. In such a situation, let us know the important things related to Krishna Chhathi.
Date of Krishna Chhathi
Every year, the festival of Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month and on this day Krishna ji is born. Then 6 days after this, Krishna Chhathi is celebrated. This year, the festival of Janmashtami was celebrated across the country on 26 August. Now Krishna Chhathi will be celebrated 6 days after this. That is, this time Krishna Chhathi will be celebrated on 1 September 2024.
How is Krishna Chatthi celebrated?
According to astrology, it is customary to worship Laddu Gopal on the day of Krishna Chatthi. On this day, one should wake up in Brahma Muhurta and take a bath. Spread a red or yellow cloth on the stool and make the Lord sit on it. After this, bathe Laddu Gopal with Panchamrit and install him after dressing him in new clothes.
After this, apply a tilak of roli or yellow sandalwood to the Lord. Offer a flower garland as well. Light a lamp and do aarti. Offer butter, sugar candy and curry rice. After this, distribute prasad among the people. Now pray to the Lord for an increase in happiness and prosperity in life.
What is the importance of Krishna Chhathi
According to Hindu beliefs, when a child is born in the house, the festival of Chhathi is celebrated 6 days later. On this day, after bathing the child, he is dressed in new clothes and puja is performed.
On the day of Chhathi, Shashthi Mata i.e. Shashthi Devi is worshipped with rituals. According to beliefs, Shashthi Devi is called Adhishtatri Devi and due to her grace, the dead son of King Priyavrat has come back to life. Therefore, the child’s Chhathi is worshipped and his good health is wished for. Similarly, after the birth of Lord Krishna, his Chhathi is also worshipped and Kadhi-rice is offered to Kanha Ji