Janmashtami 2019 Date in India: When is Krishna Janmashtami 2019 in India?

Janmashtami 2019 Date in India: When is Krishna Janmashtami 2019 in India?

By Lifestyle Desk |New Dehli |Updated: August 21, 2019 6:22:07 pm

Janmashtami 2019 Date: When is Krishna Janmashtami 2019 in India?

Shri Krishna Janmashtami 2019 Date in India: The day is marked fasting in appeasement to the lord, exchanging gifts and holding prayers.

Janmashtami 2019 Date in India: According to drikpanchang.com, the Ashtami Tithi begins from 8:09 am on Aug 23 and ends at 8:32 am on Aug 2. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Janmashtami 2019 Date in India: Also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, Janmashtami is an important Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna — the eighth avatar of Vishnu. While the dates may vary on a region-to-region basis, the festival will largely be celebrated on August 24 (Saturday) this year.