Janmashtami 2027 Date

Janmashtami 2027 marks Krishna's birth on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami — expected late August 2027. The Smarta and Vaishnava (ISKCON) traditions can observe it on adjacent days; this page shows both. Dates are computed from the panchang for the selected city — regional calendars may differ by a day.

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Janmashtami 2027 Dates — Delhi

Day	Date
Janmashtami (ISKCON/Vaishnava)	Tuesday, 24 August 2027
Janmashtami (Smarta)	Wednesday, 25 August 2027

Dates are computed from the lunar panchang for the selected city. Local and regional traditions may differ by a day — confirm with your community calendar.

Formula

Janmashtami = Krishna Paksha Ashtami of Bhadrapada

Example

Janmashtami 2027 ≈ 24-25 August 2027 (both traditions listed).

How to Use

1. Select your city.
2. Click "Show Dates".
3. Read both Smarta and Vaishnava dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Janmashtami 2027?

Expected 24-25 August 2027 — both tradition dates are shown.

Why two dates?

Smarta uses midnight Ashtami; Vaishnava rules can observe the next day.

What is dahi handi?

Curd-pot celebrations the day after, popular in Maharashtra.

Is midnight the key time?

Yes — Krishna's birth is observed at midnight.

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