Krishna Janmashtami
Also known as Gokulashtami
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Sunday 13 August 2028
Observance date and times for Auckland, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 11:14 am |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 12:08 pm, Monday 14 August 2028 |
| Observance window begins | 12:01 am, Monday 14 August 2028 |
| Observance window ends | 12:49 am, Monday 14 August 2028 |
About Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the waning moon, traditionally at midnight.
How it is observed
Devotees fast through the day, sing bhajans, decorate a cradle for baby Krishna and celebrate at midnight before breaking the fast. Dahi Handi is held in Maharashtra the following day.
About the time shown: The key time is the midnight period (Nishita) while Ashtami is current. ISKCON and some Vaishnava communities may observe on a different day.
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Calendar basis
Shravana (amanta) / Bhadrapada (purnimanta) Krishna Ashtami; tithi prevailing at nishita
Tradition: Smarta (Vaishnava date may differ). Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Sun 13 Aug | 12:01 am – 12:49 am |
| Hamilton | Sun 13 Aug | 11:59 pm – 12:47 am |
| Tauranga | Sun 13 Aug | 11:56 pm – 12:44 am |
| Wellington | Sun 13 Aug | 12:01 am – 12:49 am |
| Palmerston North | Sun 13 Aug | 11:58 pm – 12:46 am |
| Christchurch | Sun 13 Aug | 12:10 am – 12:58 am |
| Dunedin | Sun 13 Aug | 12:18 am – 1:06 am |
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