Yashoda Jayanti is celebrated in honor of Mata Yashoda, symbolizing the divine and selfless love of a mother. The festival holds astrological significance as it celebrates the motherly qualities embodied by Yashoda Mata, resonating with themes of nurturing and compassion in the Hindu tradition.
Yashoda Jayanti honors Yashoda, Krishnas beloved foster mother. It marks devotion, nurturing, and maternal care. The day strengthens family bonds and invites compassion into daily life. Astrologically, it supports harmony, protection and spiritual growth for households and communities. Devotees chant prayers, offer bhog, and reflect on the power of a mothers love. 🙏🕊️
| Tithi | Corresponding values |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Krishna Paksha Ekadashi |
| Nakshatra | Rohini |
| Sunrise | 06:02 AM |
| Sunset | 05:58 PM |
| Auspicious Timing | 07:30 AM – 09:00 AM |
| Date | To be announced (2026) |
1) Yaśodā Mātāya Namah — Significance: Invokes Yashodas nurturing grace and protection for all family members.
2) Om Yaśodāyai Namah — Significance: Honors her compassion and helps foster harmony at home and in the community.
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Yashoda Jayanti is observed in Vaishnava traditions to honor Yashoda, Krishna's divine foster mother, whose boundless maternal love is celebrated in texts such as the Shrimad Bhagavatam. The legend highlights Yashoda's devotion, her role in Krishna's childhood at Gokul, and the deep bond that exemplifies bhakti and parental care. The date in 2026 varies by region and lunar calendar, and devotees observe it with prayers, kirtans, and readings from Krishna-literature.
Offer milk, yogurt, honey, fruits, and a coconut; perform an abhishek, light a diya, and chant prayers or Yaśodā/Krishna bhajans.
The date and timing vary regionally because the festival follows the lunar tithi and ruling nakshatra, plus an auspicious muhurat; some places observe on the day the tithi begins, others when the nakshatra is favorable, with prayers held in the morning or evening.