Krishna Janmasthami

The birth anniversary of Krishna, observed on the Ashtami of Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha with fasting until midnight, the hour of his birth. Temples hold night-long worship, and regions add customs such as dahi handi pot-breaking and cradle rituals.

Also known as Janmashtami · Krishna Janmashtami · Gokulashtami · Sri Krishna Jayanti · Krishnashtami