Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2027 – Date
Sri Krishna Janmashtami in 2027 falls on Tuesday 24 August 2027 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Shravana Bahula Ashtami (amanta), is the midnight birth of Krishna under Rohini nakshatra. The puja is at nishita (midnight), which is why the date depends on which night the ashtami covers midnight; when both nights qualify the one with Rohini is chosen. Telugu homes draw the small footprints of the child Krishna from the door to the puja room and hang utti (pot-breaking) for the children.
Tithi timing
Bahula Ashtami begins 24 August 2027 at 8:25 PM IST and ends 25 August 2027 at 7:20 PM IST.
How the date is decided
Shravana bahula ashtami at nishita (midnight); when both days qualify the one with Rohini nakshatra at nishita, else the later.
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
| New York | New York, USA | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
| London | United Kingdom | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
| Sydney | Australia | Wednesday 25 August 2027 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Tuesday 24 August 2027 |
Different date in: Sydney — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities west of India.
FAQ
When is Sri Krishna Janmashtami in 2027?
Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2027 is on Tuesday 24 August 2027 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Sydney it is on Wednesday 25 August 2027.
Which tithi is Sri Krishna Janmashtami?
Bahula Ashtami of Shravana masa (amanta).
How is the date of Sri Krishna Janmashtami decided?
Shravana bahula ashtami at nishita (midnight); when both days qualify the one with Rohini nakshatra at nishita, else the later.
What day of the week is Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2027?
Tuesday.
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- Shravana Sukravaram – Friday 6 August 2027
- Shravana Somavaram – Monday 9 August 2027
- Mangala Gauri Vratam – Tuesday 10 August 2027
- Varalakshmi Vratam – Friday 13 August 2027
- Jandhyala Pournami (Yajur Upakarma) – Tuesday 17 August 2027
- Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Pournami) – Tuesday 17 August 2027
- Polala Amavasya – Tuesday 31 August 2027
- Bhadrapada Masam begins – Wednesday 1 September 2027
- Vinayaka Chavithi – Saturday 4 September 2027
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