Lord Krishna deity in ISKCON temple
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Upvaas is a ritualistic fasting which is observed on Krishna Janmashtami. In 2025, Sri Krishna Janmashtami Upvaas date is August 15, Friday.
Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Sri Krishna Jayanti, Gokulashami, Krishnashtami) is the birthday of Lord Sri Krishna. It is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Shravan Month in calendars followed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka and in Bhadrapad Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars followed in Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, etc…
In 2024, Sri Krishna Janmashtami dates are: 15 August and 16 August. Smarta and Madhva sect of people celebrates it on 15 August and Vaishnava Janmashtami is on 16 August. Nandotsav 2025 date is August 16.
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Puja Muhurat 2025