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Krishna Janmashtami 2026— date, story & how it’s kept
The birth of Lord Krishna, at the stroke of midnight.
when it falls
- 2026
- Friday, 4 September 2026
- 2027
- Wednesday, 25 August 2027
Set by the Krishna Ashtami of Shravana, by the amanta reckoning. Dates follow the tithi at local sunrise — your city can differ by a day.
the story
On the eighth night of Shravana's waning moon, in a prison in Mathura, Krishna was born to Devaki and Vasudeva — the dark divine come to lift the world's burden.
how it’s kept
Fast until midnight, keep vigil with bhajan, and welcome Krishna at nishita with the cradle, butter, and the conch.
A fast is one way of keeping the day, never the only one — observe as your health and heart allow.
this day honours
Krishna and Radha
keep Krishna Janmashtami with Sankalp
The app knows the festival mornings before you do — the panchang works fully offline, and each morning can open with a darshan of the deity you choose.