Krishna Janmashtami 2021

 Krishna Janmashtami 2021: Krishna Janmashtami is one of the most significant festivals among Hindus as Lord Shree Krishna was born on this day as the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the Moon) or the 8th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapad. As per the Gregorian calendar, Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated in the month of August or September. Read on to know about Sri Krishna Janmashtami date, history and puja timing.

Shri Krishna Janmashtami 2021: Date

Shri Krishna Janmashtami date varies every year. Most of the time, the festival is listed on two consecutive days. The first one is for Smarta Sampradaya and the other one is for Vaishnava Sampradaya.

However, this year, Shri Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on Monday, August 30, 2021.

Shri Krishna Janmashtami 2021: Ashtami tithi

Ashtami Tithi begins at 11:25 PM on Aug 29, 2021, and ends at 01:59 AM on Aug 31, 2021.

Shri Krishna Janmashtami 2021: Nishita Puja time

The time to perform Krishna Puja is during Nishita Kaal which is midnight as per Vedic time-keeping. Nishita Puja time is from 11:59 pm to 12:44 AM, Aug 31. (Duration: 45 mins)