श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी — महत्त्वम्
Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight in Mathura. Devotees fast, sing bhajans, and celebrate the divine child who later became the guide of the Bhagavad Gita.
श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी — महत्त्वम्
As narrated in the Bhagavata Purana, Krishna was born to Devaki and Vasudeva in a prison in Mathura, where the tyrant Kansa had imprisoned them. At birth, the prison guards fell asleep, the gates opened, and Vasudeva carried the infant across the Yamuna to Gokul, exchanging him with Yogmaya. Krishna grew up with Nanda and Yashoda and later defeated Kansa.
श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी — पूजाविधिः
- Observe a full-day fast (or fruit and milk) until midnight.
- At midnight, perform abhishekam and puja to the infant Krishna idol; offer butter and panchamrit.
- Place a cradle with the deity and swing it; sing bhajans and kirtans.
- In Maharashtra and Gujarat, Dahi Handi (pot-breaking) is performed during the day.
- Break the fast after midnight with prasad and light food.
श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी — मन्त्राः
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva (Krishna)
श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Makhan (butter)
- ●Mishri
- ●Panchamrit
- ●Fruits
- ●After midnight: prasad and sweets
श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी — अन्यनामानि
North India(जन्माष्टमी)
Jhulan, midnight puja
Maharashtra/Gujarat(कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी)
Dahi Handi
South India(கிருஷ்ண ஜன்மாஷ்டமி)
Temple celebrations, kolam
श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Break fast after midnight
- ✓Offer butter and milk products
- ✓Chant Krishna mantras
- ✓Read or listen to Krishna stories
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not eat grains before midnight
- ✗Avoid sleep before birth time
- ✗Do not disrespect the deity
श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी — FAQ
- श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी किम् अस्ति?
- Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight in Mathura.
- श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी Friday, September 4, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी पूजाविधिः का?
- Observe a full-day fast (or fruit and milk) until midnight.; At midnight, perform abhishekam and puja to the infant Krishna idol; offer butter and panchamrit.; Place a cradle with the deity and swing it; sing bhajans and kirtans.; In Maharashtra and Gujarat, Dahi Handi (pot-breaking) is performed during the day.
- श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Makhan (butter), Mishri, Panchamrit, Fruits, After midnight: prasad and sweets
- श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Break fast after midnight; Offer butter and milk products; Chant Krishna mantras
- श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not eat grains before midnight; Avoid sleep before birth time; Do not disrespect the deity
- श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी Krishna देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Friday | 11:24 pm | — |
| Aug 25, 2027 | Wednesday | 11:36 pm | — |