Janmashtami
Janmashtami is a Hindu festival marking the birth of Krishna and is observed according to the Hindu lunar calendar.
About Janmashtami
Janmashtami is a Hindu festival marking the birth of Krishna, who is widely revered as an incarnation of Vishnu. It is observed according to the Hindu calendar, usually on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Shravana or Bhadra. The Gregorian date varies each year and may differ by regional calendar tradition.
Significance
Janmashtami is significant because Krishna occupies a central place in many Hindu devotional traditions. The festival connects religious memory, scripture, and regional cultural practices. As a movable observance, it also illustrates how Hindu festivals are often tied to lunar calendar calculations rather than fixed Gregorian dates.
Dates by Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 25 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | August 15 | Sunday |
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