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Krishna Janmashtami
जन्माष्टमी
Birthday of Lord Krishna — celebrated at midnight with the breaking of dahi-handi, bhajans, and the recitation of the Bhagavad Gita.
Friday, 4 September 2026Bhadrapada Krishna AshtamiDeity · Krishna
Recommended rituals
- 1Fast the entire day until midnight
- 2Decorate a swing for baby Krishna
- 3Midnight aarti when Krishna is born
- 4Recite Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12 (Bhakti Yoga)
- 5Offer butter, milk, and tulsi
Mantra
ॐ क्लीं कृष्णाय गोविंदाय गोपीजनवल्लभाय स्वाहा
Recite 108 times during the festival's auspicious window.
What is auspicious on this day
- ✓Devotional practice
- ✓Children's spiritual education
- ✓Resolving creative blocks