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News India Live, Digital Desk: In Hinduism, on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of every month Monthly Krishna Janmashtami Is celebrated. With the beginning of Vaishakh month, this day is very special for the devotees of Lord Shri Krishna. There may be some confusion regarding the monthly Janmashtami falling in the month of April in the year 2026, but due to the importance of the worship of Nishita Kaal (midnight) as per the scriptures, its exact date and time are given below.
April 2026: Exact date of Monthly Krishna Janmashtami
According to the Panchang, the starting and ending time of Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month is as follows:
Ashtami Tithi starts: From 9th April 2026, 09:19 PM.
Ashtami Tithi ends: By 10 April 2026, 11:15 pm.
Fast date: Since Lord Krishna was born at midnight, 9 April 2026, Thursday Monthly Krishna Janmashtami fast will be observed and puja will be performed at midnight.
Auspicious time of worship (Nishita Kaal)
There is a special tradition of night puja on monthly Janmashtami. The best time for puja in April will be:
Nishita Kaal Puja Muhurat: From 12:00 am to 12:45 am (midnight of April 10).
wee hours: From 04:38 to 05:26 in the morning.
Amrit Kaal: In the evening (according to the calendar).
Worship method for child’s happiness and relief from pain
By observing a fast on this day, all the troubles of life go away and especially for those who wish to have a child, this fast is considered perfect:
Bath and resolution: Wake up early in the morning, take bath and resolve to fast.
Abhishekam of Bal Gopal: At the place of worship, anoint the idol of Laddu Gopal with Ganga water and milk.
make up: Dress Kanha in new clothes, adorn him with a crown and peacock feathers.
enjoyment: Offer them butter-mishri, fruits and Panjiri. Must include Tulsi Dal.
Night vigil: Perform Kirtan at night and break the fast by doing Aarti at midnight (at the time of Muhurta).