Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami (midnight observance) · Deity: Krishna
Friday, September 4, 2026
Panchang that morning (IST): Krishna Ashtami tithi · Rohini pada 2 · Moon in Taurus
Janmashtami celebrates Krishna’s midnight birth in Mathura’s prison — divinity arriving in the middle of the darkest hour. The midnight rule means Smarta and Vaishnava (ISKCON) dates occasionally differ by a day; the date here follows the pan-India convention.
A day-long fast breaks after the midnight abhishekam of infant Krishna; Bhagavata recitation, jhulan (cradle-swinging), and the next day’s Dahi Handi human pyramids complete the observance.
The midnight puja follows your local midnight — ISKCON temples worldwide anchor diaspora observance, and their local calendar is the practical reference for your city.
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kaal (avoid) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 6:00 AM | 6:39 PM | 10:45 AM – 12:20 PM |
| New York | 6:26 AM | 7:23 PM | 11:17 AM – 12:54 PM |
| Los Angeles | 6:28 AM | 7:14 PM | 11:15 AM – 12:51 PM |
| Chicago | 6:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 11:11 AM – 12:49 PM |
| London | 6:17 AM | 7:40 PM | 11:18 AM – 12:59 PM |
| Toronto | 6:44 AM | 7:47 PM | 11:38 AM – 1:16 PM |
Times computed astronomically for each city on Friday, September 4, 2026. For today's full local almanac see panchang and Rahu Kaal by city.
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