Janmashtami 2026: Date, City-Wise Muhurat, Fasting Rules & Rituals Revealed!

• Krishna Janmashtami 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, September 4, marking the birth of Lord Krishna.
• Ashtami Tithi begins 2:25 AM on Sept 4 and ends 12:13 AM on Sept 5; Rohini Nakshatra is from 12:29 AM to 11:04 PM on Sept 4.
• Dahi Handi festivities are scheduled for September 5, following the main Janmashtami celebration.
• Fasting rules, similar to Ekadashi, prohibit grains and require breaking the fast after sunrise the next day, considering Tithi and Nakshatra timings.
• Rituals include Krishna Abhishekam, Shodashopachara Puja at midnight, temple visits, and swinging the infant idol on a jhula.

Why It Matters: Janmashtami 2026 on Sept 4 brings specific muhurats, fasting rules, and vibrant rituals for devotees.