What is the Shubh Muhurat and Sunrise time on Krishna Janmashtami (2026-09-04)?

On Krishna Janmashtami (Friday, 4 September 2026), Sunrise is at 6:01 AM and Sunset is at 6:40 PM. Brahma Muhurat is from 4:30 AM to 5:15 AM, Abhijit Muhurat is 11:55 AM to 12:46 PM, and Rahu Kaal is from 10:45 AM to 12:20 PM.

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Krishna Janmashtami (2026) — श्री कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

🗓️ Friday, 4 September 2026 • शुक्रवार, 4 सितंबर 2026

🕉️ Spiritual Significance & Observance

Celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight with Rohini Nakshatra.

🪔 आध्यात्मिक महत्व एवं पर्व विवरण

मध्यरात्रि में रोहिणी नक्षत्र के संयोग में भगवान श्रीकृष्ण के प्राकट्य का पावन जन्मोत्सव।

🙏 Vrat, Fasting & Puja Guidelines (व्रत एवं पूजा नियम)

English: Fasting with milk, curd, and fruits until midnight Abhishek.

हिन्दी: मध्यरात्रि अभिषेक तक फलाहार, पंचामृत एवं धनिया पंजीरी का भोग।

⏳ Krishna Janmashtami 2026 Panchang & Shubh Muhurat (2026-09-04)

Calculated for New Delhi (नई दिल्ली) • Standard IST (UTC+05:30)

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Tithi (तिथि)

Ashtami (अष्टमी)

Krishna Paksha (कृष्ण पक्ष)

Nakshatra (नक्षत्र)

Rohini (रोहिणी)

Yoga: Harshana

Sunrise & Sunset (सूर्योदय / सूर्यास्त)

🌅 6:01 AM • 🌇 6:40 PM

Month: Bhadrapada (भाद्रपद)

Brahma & Abhijit Muhurat (शुभ मुहूर्त)

Brahma: 4:30 AM – 5:15 AM

Abhijit: 11:55 AM – 12:46 PM

Rahu Kaal (राहुकाल - वर्जित समय)

⚠️ 10:45 AM – 12:20 PM

Avoid starting new rituals during Rahu Kaal

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Krishna Janmashtami (श्री कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी)

1. When is Krishna Janmashtami in 2026? (श्री कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी 2026 में कब है?)

Krishna Janmashtami (श्री कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी) is observed on Friday, 4 September 2026 (2026-09-04). On this day, the Vedic Tithi is Ashtami (अष्टमी) in Bhadrapada (भाद्रपद) month.

2. What is the Puja Shubh Muhurat on Krishna Janmashtami?

Sunrise occurs at 6:01 AM and Sunset at 6:40 PM. Brahma Muhurat for early morning bath and Sankalpa is 4:30 AM to 5:15 AM, while Rahu Kaal (10:45 AM – 12:20 PM) should be avoided for auspicious beginnings.