Festival
Krishna Janmashtami 2027
Wednesday, 25 August 2027
- Tithi
- Krishna Ashtami
- Tithi begins
- 24 Aug 20:26
- Tithi ends
- 25 Aug 19:21
- Nishita (midnight) puja
- 23:59 – 00:47
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
About Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna's birth at midnight on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami; devotees fast until midnight.
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Krishna Janmashtami 2027 in major cities
| City | Date | Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 25 Aug Wed | 23:59 – 00:47 |
| Mumbai | 25 Aug Wed | 00:16 – 01:04 |
| Ahmedabad | 25 Aug Wed | 00:17 – 01:05 |
| Kolkata | 25 Aug Wed | 23:14 – 00:02 |
| Chennai | 25 Aug Wed | 23:47 – 00:35 |
| Bengaluru | 25 Aug Wed | 23:57 – 00:45 |
| Hyderabad | 25 Aug Wed | 23:54 – 00:42 |
| Pune | 25 Aug Wed | 00:12 – 01:00 |
| Jaipur | 25 Aug Wed | 00:05 – 00:53 |
| Lucknow | 25 Aug Wed | 23:44 – 00:32 |
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Open the puja guideFrequently asked questions
When is Krishna Janmashtami in 2027?
Krishna Janmashtami is on Wednesday, 25 August 2027.
When does the tithi for Krishna Janmashtami 2027 begin and end?
Krishna Ashtami begins on 24 Aug 20:26 and ends on 25 Aug 19:21 (New Delhi).
What is the Krishna Janmashtami 2027 puja muhurat?
The muhurat in New Delhi is 23:59 – 00:47.