Krishna Janmashtami
The birth of Lord Krishna, celebrated at midnight with bhajans, jhankis and dahi-handi.
🗓 August – SeptemberMonsoon
About the festival
Observed in August–September with night-long devotion, decorated jhankis (tableaux), fasting and the famous dahi-handi human pyramids in Maharashtra.
What to plan
Temple & society events
Jhanki décor, sound, priests and midnight aarti.
Dahi-handi
Stage, safety, live music and prize coordination.
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FAQs
How is Janmashtami celebrated?
With fasting until midnight (Krishna’s birth hour), bhajans, decorated jhankis, and dahi-handi pyramid events the next day.