Krishna Janmashtami
श्रीकृष्णजन्माष्टमी
September 4, 2026 · Shrawan 19, 2083 BS
Nationwide (Krishna Mandir, Patan)
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Celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, born at midnight to end the tyranny of his uncle Kansa, according to the Bhagavata Purana.
How it’s celebrated
Devotees fast through the day and gather at Krishna temples — Patan's Krishna Mandir is the valley's main pilgrimage point — for devotional singing (bhajans) and readings from the Bhagavad Gita that continue past midnight, the moment of Krishna's birth.
Tips for visitors
Patan Durbar Square fills with devotees and devotional music around the Krishna Mandir temple, especially in the evening.
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