Festivals · 2027
Krishna Janmashtami 2027: Wednesday, 25 August 2027
Krishna Janmashtami in 2027 falls on Wednesday, 25 August 2027. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: krishna ashtami tithi prevailing at sunset. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:57 AM – 12:49 PM IST, though on a Wednesday that same span is the durmuhurtam, so it is not counted shubh.
The date
Wednesday, 25 August 2027
Abhijit Muhurat (Wednesday — coincides with durmuhurtam) 11:57 AM – 12:49 PM IST
Rule: Krishna Ashtami tithi prevailing at sunset
Reference city: Delhi (IST)
Shubh muhurat windows
The festival's own muhurat is nishita kaal (midnight) — not the midday window. The Abhijit Muhurat above serves daytime observances; the exact midnight abhishekam span for your city is computed in the Bela app.
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (Wednesday — coincides with durmuhurtam) | 11:57 AM – 12:49 PM | Delhi |
On a Wednesday the day's eighth muhurta — the same span as Abhijit — is itself the durmuhurtam, so classical practice does not count this window shubh. Prefer the day's good choghadiya instead.
The Abhijit Muhurat is the midday window most digests treat as universally auspicious — Wednesdays excepted (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Krishna Janmashtami celebrate?
Krishna Janmashtami marks the birth of Shri Krishna at midnight in Mathura's prison cell, on the eighth tithi of the dark half. Devotees fast till the midnight abhishekam of the infant Krishna, then rock the cradle, sing bhajans and break the fast; the next day brings dahi-handi.
The story and significance of Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna was born at nishita kaal — deep midnight — under Rohini nakshatra, so Janmashtami is fixed by the Ashtami tithi prevailing at midnight. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions sometimes split a day apart on that criterion.
The night is kept in vigil: the abhishekam at midnight, panchamrit and butter offered to Bal Gopal, and the fast broken after. In Maharashtra the following day's dahi-handi recreates the butter-thief with human pyramids.
Krishna Janmashtami dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 September 2026 | Friday | Krishna Janmashtami 2026 → |
| 2027 | 25 August 2027 | Wednesday | This page |
Frequently asked questions
When is Krishna Janmashtami in 2027?
Krishna Janmashtami in 2027 falls on Wednesday, 25 August 2027. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: krishna ashtami tithi prevailing at sunset.
What does Krishna Janmashtami celebrate?
Krishna Janmashtami marks the birth of Shri Krishna at midnight in Mathura's prison cell, on the eighth tithi of the dark half. Devotees fast till the midnight abhishekam of the infant Krishna, then rock the cradle, sing bhajans and break the fast; the next day brings dahi-handi.
What is the shubh muhurat on Krishna Janmashtami 2027?
The computed windows for 25 August 2027 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:57 AM to 12:49 PM IST. On a Wednesday the day's eighth muhurta — the same span as Abhijit — is itself the durmuhurtam, so classical practice does not count this window shubh. Prefer the day's good choghadiya instead. The festival's own muhurat is nishita kaal (midnight) — not the midday window. The Abhijit Muhurat above serves daytime observances; the exact midnight abhishekam span for your city is computed in the Bela app.
Does the Krishna Janmashtami date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Krishna Janmashtami is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Krishna Janmashtami in 2026?
Krishna Janmashtami in 2026 falls on Friday, 4 September 2026. Full windows and notes are on the Krishna Janmashtami 2026 page, linked below.
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