Major festival
Krishna Janmashtami (Vaishnava/ISKCON)
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी (वैष्णव)
The Vaishnava (ISKCON/Gaudiya) reckoning of Krishna Janmashtami can fall a day apart from the smarta date because it requires the Ashtami to prevail with the Rohini nakshatra; both are shown so mixed households can observe correctly.
Also known as: ISKCON Janmashtami · Gaudiya Janmashtami.
Presiding deity: Krishna.
Krishna Janmashtami (Vaishnava/ISKCON) dates
| Year | Date (India) | Weekday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krishna Janmashtami (Vaishnava/ISKCON) 2026 | 4 Sept 2026 | Friday | All cities → |
| Krishna Janmashtami (Vaishnava/ISKCON) 2027 | 25 Aug 2027 | Wednesday | All cities → |
Frequently asked
What is Krishna Janmashtami (Vaishnava/ISKCON)?
The Vaishnava (ISKCON/Gaudiya) reckoning of Krishna Janmashtami can fall a day apart from the smarta date because it requires the Ashtami to prevail with the Rohini nakshatra; both are shown so mixed households can observe correctly.
What are the other names for Krishna Janmashtami (Vaishnava/ISKCON)?
ISKCON Janmashtami, Gaudiya Janmashtami.
When is Krishna Janmashtami (Vaishnava/ISKCON) 2026?
Friday, 4 September 2026 (India).
When is Krishna Janmashtami (Vaishnava/ISKCON) 2027?
Wednesday, 25 August 2027 (India).
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