Krishna Janmashtami 2027 (कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी)
Birth of Lord Krishna
🪔 Puja Muhurat
| Occasion | Time (IST) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Nishita Puja Muhurat | 12:01 am – 12:46 am | Nishita Kaal (astronomical midnight, the 8th of the night's 15 muhurtas) — the classical time for Janmashtami puja, marking the moment of Krishna's birth. No portion of this window is classified good/excellent by this app's own Rahu Kaal/Gulika/Yamaganda + Choghadiya check for this date — a genuine, if unusual, overlap between two independently-computed classical techniques, not a computation error on either side. |
About Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, born at midnight on Ashtami tithi of the Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha. Devotees observe a fast through the day, sing devotional songs (bhajans), and perform the main puja at Nishita Kaal — astronomical midnight — marking the exact moment of Krishna's birth. The festival is celebrated with great fervour across India, especially in Mathura and Vrindavan, Krishna's traditional birthplace and childhood home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Krishna Janmashtami falls on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami — see the computed date above.
Nishita Kaal is astronomical midnight — the 8th of the night’s 15 muhurtas — the classical time for the main Janmashtami puja, marking Krishna’s birth moment.
Yes — most devotees observe a fast through the day, breaking it after the midnight puja.
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