Krishna Janmashtami
Also known as Gokulashtami
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Friday 4 September 2026
Observance date and times for Palmerston North, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 8:56 am |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 6:45 am, Saturday 5 September 2026 |
| Observance window begins | 11:52 pm |
| Observance window ends | 12:40 am, Saturday 5 September 2026 |
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 | Fri 4 Sep | 11:56 pm – 12:44 am |
| Hamilton | Fri 4 Sep | 11:54 pm – 12:42 am |
| Tauranga | Fri 4 Sep | 11:50 pm – 12:38 am |
| Wellington | Fri 4 Sep | 11:56 pm – 12:44 am |
| Palmerston North | Fri 4 Sep | 11:52 pm – 12:40 am |
| Christchurch | Fri 4 Sep | 12:04 am – 12:52 am |
| Dunedin | Fri 4 Sep | 12:13 am – 1:01 am |
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