Janmashtami 2026
जन्माष्टमी
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Birth of Lord Krishna at midnight - devotion, dance, dahi handi, and night-long celebration
Janmashtami 2026 is
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Starts
12:01 AM
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Ends
12:45 AM
Timings in IST (India Standard Time)
Tithi
Ashtami, Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha
Krishna Paksha
Tradition
Hindu
All India
Rituals & Traditions
- •Midnight Puja (Krishna birth)
- •Dahi handi
- •Jhankis
- •Fasting
- •Raas Leela performances
Traditional Foods
Makhan (butter)PanjiriPanchamritGopalkalaMakhana
Festival Colors
YellowBluePeacock green