Janmashtami 2029 Date — Saturday, September 1, 2029
When is Janmashtami in 2029? Janmashtami 2029 falls on Saturday, September 1, 2029.
Observance: Krishna Janmashtami. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Janmashtami 2028 date
Janmashtami 2029 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 05:59 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:42 pm |
| Moonrise | 11:38 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:29 am – 05:14 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:55 am – 12:46 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 09:10 am – 10:45 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Ashtami |
| Nakshatra | Rohini |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Sat, 1 September 2029 or ask your local mandir.
Janmashtami 2029 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Krishna Janmashtami | Sat, 1 September 2029 | Midnight puja |
| Dahi Handi (Gopalkala) | Sun, 2 September 2029 | Next day in Maharashtra |
| Radha Ashtami | Sat, 15 September 2029 |
Why we celebrate
Birth of Krishna at midnight in Mathura prison — avatar of Vishnu who delivered Bhagavad Gita.
How it is celebrated
Fasting, midnight abhishekam, dahi-handi, jhulan, temple tableaux, bhajan.
Puja timing
Fast until midnight Nishita puja when Krishna was born; abhishekam at exact birth moment (tradition varies by sampradaya).
Foods & offerings
Makhan, panchamrit, fruits; no grains until after midnight puja. Chappan bhog in temples.
Rituals
- Decorate cradle (jhula); fast through day.
- Midnight abhishekam with panchamrit.
- Chant Vishnu sahasranama and Gita chapters.
- Break fast with prasad after puja.
Janmashtami dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2028 | Janmashtami 2028 date |
| 2029 | Sat, 1 September 2029 |
Hindu festivals around Janmashtami 2029
- Dahi Handi 2029 date — Sun, 2 September 2029
- Raksha Bandhan 2029 date — Fri, 24 August 2029
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2029 date — Tue, 11 September 2029
- Onam 2029 date — Wed, 22 August 2029
- Hartalika Teej 2029 date — Tue, 11 September 2029
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2029 date — Fri, 17 August 2029
- Nag Panchami 2029 date — Tue, 14 August 2029
- Hariyali Teej 2029 date — Sun, 12 August 2029
- Anant Chaturdashi 2029 date — Fri, 21 September 2029
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2029 date — Sun, 7 October 2029
- Sharad Navratri 2029 date — Mon, 8 October 2029
- Guru Purnima 2029 date — Wed, 25 July 2029
Janmashtami 2029 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:55 am – 12:46 pm | 09:10 am – 10:45 am | 05:59 am | 06:42 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:13 pm – 01:03 pm | 09:30 am – 11:04 am | 06:23 am | 06:53 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:54 am – 12:44 pm | 09:14 am – 10:46 am | 06:08 am | 06:30 pm |
| Chennai | 11:44 am – 12:33 pm | 09:03 am – 10:36 am | 05:57 am | 06:19 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:50 am – 12:40 pm | 09:09 am – 10:42 am | 06:02 am | 06:29 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:11 am – 12:01 pm | 08:27 am – 10:02 am | 05:19 am | 05:53 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sat, 1 September 2029.
Janmashtami 2029 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Janmashtami 2029 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sat, 1 September 2029 is 11:55 am – 12:46 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
