Krishna Janmashtami कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी
Divine birth of Lord Krishna. Based on Krishna Ashtami present during Nishita Kala.
Next dateWednesday, 25 August 2027In 296 days
- Deity
- Krishna
- Mantra
- ॐ कृष्णाय नमः
Why it matters
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth and most beloved avatar of Vishnu.
How it is observed
Day-long fast, midnight Abhishekam, sing bhajans
Fasting
Nirjala fast until midnight
Krishna Janmashtami — Dates
- Friday, 4 September 20262026
- Wednesday, 25 August 20272027
- Sunday, 13 August 20282028
- Saturday, 1 September 20292029
- Wednesday, 21 August 20302030
Dates are for India (IST). Tithi timings shift by location; the Tattva app works them out for your city.
Get a reminder before it comes
Tattva reminds you the day before, shows the day’s panchang and has the puja and mantra ready.
Greeting cards in Hindi and English are on your home screen a week before.
