In Hinduism, the festival of Yashoda Jayanti holds significant importance. It is celebrated annually on the sixth day (Shashti Tithi) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Phalguna month. This year, Yashoda Jayanti will be observed on February 18, 2025. The day marks the birth anniversary of Yashoda, the mother of Lord Krishna. While Lord Krishna was born to Mother Devaki, it was Yashoda who raised and nurtured him with love and affection. On this day, devotees worship Lord Krishna and Mother Yashoda, and mothers fast and pray for the long life and happiness of their children. The festival is celebrated with grandeur and joy, especially in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and South Indian states.
Yashoda Jayanti 2025: Date and Timing
According to the Drik Panchang, the Shashti Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Phalguna month begins on February 18, 2025, at 4:54 AM and ends on February 19, 2025, at 7:32 AM. Thus, Yashoda Jayanti will be celebrated on February 18, 2025, based on the Udaya Tithi. This day is also auspicious as there will be a Vridhi Yoga, which enhances the blessings of the occasion.
Yashoda Jayanti 2025: Auspicious Muhurats
- Brahma Muhurat: 5:15 AM to 6:06 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat: 12:13 PM to 12:58 PM
- Vijay Muhurat: 2:28 PM to 3:13 PM
- Godhuli Muhurat: 6:11 PM to 6:37 PM
- Amrit Kaal: February 19, 12:44 AM to 2:32 AM
- Nishita Muhurat: February 19, 12:09 AM to 1:00 AM
Yashoda Jayanti 2025: Pooja Rituals
- Wake up early: On Yashoda Jayanti, wake up early in the morning and take a bath.
- Mantra chanting and meditation: After bathing, meditate on Lord Krishna and Mother Yashoda.
- Install the idol: Place a small idol or picture of Mother Yashoda holding baby Krishna on a clean platform.
- Light a lamp: Light a lamp in front of Lord Krishna and Mother Yashoda.
- Offer fruits, flowers, incense, and food: Offer fruits, flowers, incense, and food as offerings to the deities.
- Dress Mother Yashoda: Dress Mother Yashoda in a red-colored dupatta or cloth.
- Offer butter to Krishna: Offer butter to Lord Krishna, as he was fond of butter in his childhood.
- Perform the Aarti: Finally, perform the Aarti of Lord Krishna and Mother Yashoda, and conclude the prayers by wishing for a prosperous and happy life.
Conclusion: Yashoda Jayanti is a special occasion to honor the love and sacrifice of Mother Yashoda and to celebrate the bond between a mother and her child. This day holds a particular significance for mothers who fast and pray for the well-being and long life of their children. Performing the rituals with devotion and following the auspicious muhurats brings blessings and joy.