Krishna Janmashtami marks the birth of Krishna on the eighth tithi of the waning moon (Krishna Ashtami). Devotees fast until midnight, the traditional hour of his birth, and temples hold bhajan and re-enactments of his childhood.
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Janmashtami
The birth of Krishna, observed on the eighth night of the waning moon.
Annual festival: general observance date from the 2026 government holiday list. Local ritual times may differ. Other years require reviewed dates. CGCA · 2026
| Deity | Krishna |
|---|---|
| Region | Pan-India |
| Significance | Birth of Krishna |
| Occurs | Annual festival: general observance date from the 2026 government holiday list. Local ritual times may differ. Other years require reviewed dates. |
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The birth of Krishna, observed on the eighth night of the waning moon.
Janmashtami
The birth of Krishna, observed on the eighth night of the waning moon.