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hindu festival
Janmashtami
जन्माष्टमी
📅 Monday, 17 August 2026
Birth of Lord Krishna — eighth avatar of Vishnu
📖 The Story
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna in Mathura at midnight. He is loved as child, friend, philosopher, and teacher of the Bhagavad Gita.
🪔 Puja Vidhi
Fast through the day. Decorate baby Krishna idol. Perform abhishek at midnight. Break fast after midnight puja.
✨ Rituals & Traditions
◆Midnight puja
◆Dahi Handi
◆Jhula decoration
◆Bhajans all night
🌟 Astrological Significance
Birth of the divine philosopher-king and teacher of the Gita.
Quick Info
Date 202617 Aug
DayMonday
Typehindu