Krishna Janmashtami 2028

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In short

Krishna Janmashtami 2028 falls on Sunday, August 13, 2028. It is Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Puja Muhurat is 12:04 AM – 12:47 AM. Sunrise is 5:50 AM and sunset 7:01 PM.

Also known as: Janmashtami · Gokulashtami · Krishna Jayanti · Ashtami Rohini

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What is Krishna Janmashtami?

Krishna Janmashtami marks Krishna’s birth on the eighth day of the waning moon in Shravana. He was born at midnight in a prison at Mathura, and the festival is built around that hour.

How it is observed

Devotees fast through the day and break it at the Nishita Kaal window below — after midnight, on the following calendar day. Maharashtra adds dahi handi, the human pyramid raised to break a pot of curd.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Krishna Janmashtami 2028?

Krishna Janmashtami 2028 is on Sunday, August 13, 2028. It falls on Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha Ashtami.

What is the Puja Muhurat for Krishna Janmashtami?

Puja Muhurat on Aug 13, 2028 is 12:04 AM – 12:47 AM. This is the window in which the main observance is performed.

What else is Krishna Janmashtami called?

Krishna Janmashtami is also known as Janmashtami, Gokulashtami, Krishna Jayanti, Ashtami Rohini. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.