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Krishna Janmashtami

Krishna's birth is celebrated with devotion, music, and midnight worship.

Krishna Janmashtami: midnight temple pavilion with decorated empty cradle, peacock feather, flute and butter pot, illustrated with the CodingMantra monk

When is it celebrated?

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Gujarati Amanta · IST

2026 · This year

Shravana, Vad Atham · Past

Checked 2026-10-04 · Drik Panchang

2027 · Next year

Shravana, Vad Atham · Upcoming

Checked 2026-10-04 · Drik Panchang

Local temple and community observances may differ. These are festival dates; consult your local Panchang for puja timings.

Aarti, music & prayers for this festival

Aarti · Gujarati

જય કાના કાળા

Jai Kana Kala

The beloved traditional Gujarati aarti dedicated to Lord Krishna, celebrated for His childhood leelas, the lifting of Govardhan, and His sweet flute.

Ashtak · Sanskrit

मधुराष्टकम्

Madhurashtakam

The sublime eight-verse Sanskrit hymn by Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya celebrating the absolute, all-pervading sweetness of Lord Krishna.

Ashtak · Sanskrit

कृष्णाष्टकम्

Krishnashtakam

The celebrated eight verses composed by Adi Shankaracharya venerating Lord Krishna as the Jagadguru (Teacher of the Universe).

Bhajan · Hindi

अच्युतं केशवं राम नारायणं

Achyutam Keshavam

The universally loved devotional bhajan celebrating Lord Krishna and Rama, reminding devotees that sincere love is all God seeks.

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About the festival

Krishna's birth is celebrated with devotion, music, and midnight worship.

Worship and observance

Read Krishna's stories, sing bhajans, and take part in temple celebrations.

Topics: Gujarat · Hindu festival

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