Janmashtami
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight. Devotees fast through the day, decorate cradles, sing bhajans, and break their fast after midnight aarti.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
Krishna Saptami
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Saptami — generally a smooth, balanced day. Good for routine work and travel.
Thursday
Thursday — ruled by Jupiter. The most auspicious weekday; favourable for learning, ceremony, and new beginnings.
- AmantaShravanaPurnimantaBhadrapada
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Krittika · Pada 1
Same day01:42Next day00:28
Mixed nakshatra — energies vary; choose activities to match the day's mood.
Vyaghata
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Harshana
Same day18:31Next day15:42
An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
Vishti
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Bava
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Vishti (Bhadra) karana — traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.
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Thursday, September 3, 2026