Lord Krishna deity in ISKCON temple
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Upvaas is a ritualistic fasting which is observed on Krishna Janmashtami. In 2026, Sri Krishna Janmashtami Upvaas date is September 4, 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 2026, Sri Krishna Janmashtami dates are: September 4. Smarta and Madhva sect of people celebrates it on 4 September and Vaishnava Janmashtami is also on 4th September. Nandotsav 2026 date is September 5.
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Puja Muhurat 2026