Devotees across India are preparing to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami on August 16, with the Nishita Puja Muhurat—considered the most auspicious time—falling around midnight in most cities.

According to the lunar calendar, Ashtami Tithi begins on August 15 at 11:49 PM and concludes on August 16 at 9:34 PM. The Nishita Puja, marking the divine birth of Lord Krishna, will be observed at midnight on August 16, though the exact timings vary slightly across regions.

City-wise Nishita Puja Muhurat (August 16–17)

Delhi: 12:04 AM – 12:47 AM

Mumbai: 12:20 AM – 1:05 AM

Ahmedabad: 12:22 AM – 1:06 AM

Pune: 12:17 AM – 1:02 AM

Jaipur: 12:10 AM – 12:53 AM

Bengaluru: 12:01 AM – 12:47 AM

Kolkata: 11:19 PM (Aug 16) – 12:03 AM (Aug 17)

Noida: 12:03 AM – 12:47 AM

Gurgaon: 12:05 AM – 12:48 AM

The midnight worship is considered the highlight of the festival, with temples and households across the country preparing elaborate rituals, devotional songs, and offerings to mark the occasion.

Janmashtami is celebrated to honor the birth of Lord Krishna, regarded as the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. The festival holds immense spiritual significance, as devotees fast, sing bhajans, and enact episodes from Krishna’s life.

With city-specific timings now available, devotees can align their prayers with precision to observe the festival in accordance with tradition.