Janmashtami 2028 Date

Janmashtami 2028 marks Krishna's birth on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami — Smarta and ISKCON/Vaishnava traditions can observe different days; both are computed. Dates are computed from the panchang for the selected city — regional calendars may differ by a day.

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Janmashtami 2028 Dates — Delhi

Day	Date
Janmashtami (ISKCON/Vaishnava)	Sunday, 13 August 2028
Janmashtami (Smarta)	Sunday, 13 August 2028

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 = Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami (Rohini nakshatra preferred)

Example

Janmashtami 2028 ≈ mid-August 2028 (computed).

How to Use

1. Select your city.
2. Click "Show Dates".
3. Read the festival date(s).

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Janmashtami 2028?

Expected in mid-August 2028 — see the computed dates above.

Why two different dates?

Smarta tradition uses Ashtami tithi at midnight; Vaishnava/ISKCON also requires Rohini nakshatra — they can fall a day apart.

Which date should I follow?

Follow your family or temple tradition — both rows are shown.

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