September
Krishna Janmashtami
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी
4 September 2026
About this festival
Birthday of Lord Krishna, eighth avatar of Vishnu
भगवान कृष्ण का जन्मोत्सव, विष्णु के आठवें अवतार
Key significance
- Midnight celebration
- fasting
- dahi handi
- bhajans
- butter offerings
How to observe
- Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
- Include: Midnight celebration.
- Include: fasting.
- Include: dahi handi.
- Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.
September guidance
Ganesha and Devi upasana, learning, and auspicious beginnings.
- Daily aarti at home
- Eco-conscious celebration
- Study, prayer, and gratitude