जन्माष्टमी मंत्र और प्रार्थनाएं — श्री कृष्ण जन्म
Krishna Janmashtami (जन्माष्टमी) celebrates the midnight birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, on the Ashtami of Bhadrapada. Devotees fast through the day, decorate the cradle (jhula) of baby Krishna, and at midnight (his birth hour) sing aartis and bhajans. These are all the mantras and prayers for a complete Janmashtami celebration.
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya — The Krishna Mantra
The twelve-syllable mool mantra of Krishna-Vishnu, chanted 108 times on Janmashtami. The mantra by which the child Dhruva won the Lord's darshan.
Krishna Aarti — Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
The beloved aarti sung at midnight as baby Krishna is born. "Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki, Shri Giridhar Krishna Murari Ki."
Achyutam Keshavam — Krishna Bhajan
The melodious prayer naming Krishna's forms — Achyutam, Keshavam, Krishna, Damodaram — sung with devotion through the Janmashtami night.
Madhurashtakam — Everything is Sweet
Vallabhacharya's hymn "Adharam Madhuram" — everything about Krishna is sweet. Perfect for the Janmashtami mood of love (madhurya bhakti).
Krishna Chalisa & Radha Chalisa
Recite the Krishna Chalisa for the Lord's blessings, and the Radha Chalisa — for the name of Radha is dearest to Krishna.
Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
The great mantra of the age — "Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare" — chanted in kirtan through the Janmashtami celebration.