Pan-India
Krishna Janmashtami
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी
“Lord Krishna's birthday — midnight celebration with bhajans and dahi-handi.”
Next occurrence
Friday, 4 September 2026
About
Lord Krishna's birthday — midnight celebration with bhajans and dahi-handi.
Temples
Sacred sites where this festival gathers pilgrims
No temples linked yet.
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Where it’s celebrated
Pan-India
Observed across the country, with regional flavours in food, customs and night-long vigils.
Dates
All known occurrences
- 4 September 2026
- 25 August 2027