Dates And Events Of Incarnation Of Lord Krishna In Dvapura Yuga
(The Dates According to Hindu Tradition Calender)

Dr. Sapam Nabakishore Singh *

Lord Krishna descends Himself millennium after millennium for the specific purposes of mitigating the anxieties of the pure devotees, who are very anxious to see Him in His original Vrindavan Pastimes. Therefore, the prime purpose of the Krishna Avatara is to satisfy His unalloyed devotees. When He descends from the Kingdom of God for material manifestation, He assumes the name Avatara.

JULY 13, THURSDAY, 3230 B.C:- In His original form, Lord Krishna appeared at mid-night, sravani Krishna astami from the heart of mother Devaki as four armed Vishnu so that His father and mother could understand their son was the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

JULY 13, THURSDAY, 3230 B.C.

In His original form, Lord Krishna appeared at mid-night, sravani Krishna astami from the heart of mother Devaki as four armed Vishnu so that His father and mother could understand their son was the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

The Vishnu Puranam stated that it was a dreadful night with heavy rain and violent wind. As soon as He appeared, Lord Krishna advised Vasudeva to carry Him across the river Yamuna- beginning His Pastimes. Ananta Naag with expanded hoods protected Lord Krishna and Vasudeva from torrential rains sent by the demigod Indra. The Padma Puranam (Pages 2112-2125) describes about the Foot Prints of Lord Shri Krishna.

Lord Shri Krishna performed His earthly Pastimes in Dvapur Yuga as follows:

Vraja Leela – 11 years 6 months.
Mathura Leela – 10 years 6 months.
Dwaraka Leela - 105 years 3 months

In His Vraja Leela, Lord Shri Krishna always finds great satisfaction in pleasing the gopies and mother Yosada with His Transcendental Pastimes, like stealing butter and yogurt, killing many demons, chastising Kaliya serpent by dancing on his hoods, delivering the two demods Nilakuvara and Manigriva, the sons of Kuvera, cursed by Narada Muni to become twin “Arjuna-Trees”, tending cows with coward boys. One day, Krishna’s playmates complained to mother Yosada that He had eaten earth. Wanting to show His mouth, Yosada maya was astonished to see the entire universe inside Krishna’s mouth.

At His 7 years 2 months 10 days old, Lord Krishna lifted Goverdhana Hills and at 7 years 10 months 10 days old, He performed Vastra Horan (stealing Gopis clorths) Leela.

OCTOBER 3, FRIDAY, 3222 B.C. - On the Full Moon (Kartika Purnima), Lord Krishna performed Rasa Leela with gopis at the age of 8 years 3 months while Radharani was 3 years 3 months only. (Radharani’s Date of Birth:- July 2, Sunday 3225 B.C. Vrishik Rashi, Vrishik Lagna, Vishakha Nakshatra)

FEBRUARY 9, FRIDAY, 3219 B.C. - Sivaratri Tithi, Lord Krishna killed Kamsa at Mathura, at the age of 11 years 6 months old, ending Vraja-Leela and beginning of Mathura Leela.

FEBRUARY 26, FRIDAY, 3153 B.C:- On Chaitra Purnima- Rajasuya place, Lord Krishna killed Sisupala.

SEPTEMBER 30, WEDNESSDAY, 3154 B.C:- Pandava Bhimsen (Date of Birth- February 4, Saturday, 3230 B.C) slained Jarasandha as per the direction given by Lord Krishna. The dual fight between Bhimsen and Jarasandha started on 17th September 3154 B.C. continued for 14 days and nights.

MAY 4, WEDNESSDAY 3153 B.C.– The evil sons of Dhristarastra Maharaj, king of Kaurava, tried to disrobe Draupadi in the assembly of the Kurus, but Lord Krishna saved her from that helpless condition by supplying immeasurab length to her sari happened before the exile. Pandava’s exile begun on the same day.

MAY 8, TUESDAY, 3140 B.C. – 13 years exile of Pandavas ended. Planned to disclose themselves in the Royal Court of the King Virata.

MAY 31, THURSDAY, 3140 B.C- The Pandavas openly appeared in the Royal Court of the king Virata on Ashaar Purnima about six months before the KURUKSHETRA WAR OCTOBER 31, WEDNESSDAY, 3140 B.C – Pandavas sent armies to Kurukshetra Battle Field. The Pandava armies stayed at Dasharat which now situated on the Karnal-Kaithel road in village Aungad in District Karnal, Hariyana State, India. They also camped in Rachender, 59 km away from Kurukshetra Battle Field, during the great Battle of Mahabharata. There is a sacred sarover called Suraj kund and devotees take holy dip here.

NOVEMBER 2, FRIDAY, 3140 B.C – Kurukshetra War begun. Lord Krishna drived the chariot of His devotee Arjuna in the midst of the Battle Field of Kurukshetra. Lord Krishna was 89 years 8 months 4 days old and Arjuna was 88 years 1 month 22 days old on the 1st day of Mahabharata War. Lord Krishna delivered Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna begun.

(Arjuna’s Date of Birth- January 1, Monday 3229 B.C)

NOVEMBER 18, SUNDAY, 3140 B.C- On the 10th day of the Battle, Bhisma fell in the arrows bed of Arjuna.

NOVEMBER 21, WEDNESSDAY, 3140 B.C- Abhimanyu was trapped in the Chakravihu formed by Guru Dronacharya and killed by the Kauravas at the age of his 16 years old. Uttara’s union with Abhimanyu was only six months.

NOVEMBER 26, MONDAY 3140 B.C – Kurukshetra War ended.

JANUARY 15, TUESDAY,3140 B.C- Bhisma left this world after 58 nights in the bed of arrows.

MARCH 23, SATURDAY 3139 B.C- Aswamedha Yajna on Full Moon (Chaitra)

JANUARY 15, FRIDAY, 3103 B.C- Magha Purnima. Kali Yuga commenced. Ended Dvapura Yuga 8,64,000 Solar years. Kali Yuga begun 4,32,000 years.

SEPTEMBER 23, THURSDAY, 3103 B.C – Solar eclipse. The peculiar Solar eclipse one prior to the Mahabharata War ( on September 12,Wednessday, 3140 B.C) and another prior to the destruction of Yaduvas.

OCTOBER 1, FRIDAY, 3103 B.C –Destruction of Yadu dynasty and Lord Krishna departed to Golaka Dham at the age of 127 years 3 months.