India, Sept. 3 -- The auspicious festival of Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated annually by devotees of Lord Krishna. The day commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. This time, there is no confusion about the festival date. Let's find out the correct date, shubh muhurat, and more about the festival:

According to Drik Panchang, Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami Tithi of the Bhadrapada month. This year, it will be the 5253rd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. It falls on Friday, September 4, 2026.

Devotees who observe a fast on Janmashtami should have only a single meal before Janmashtami. On the fasting day, devotees take a sankalpa to observe a day-long fast and break it the next day, when both Ro...