Srikrushna Janmastami
4 September 2026 · Srikrushna Janmastami celebrates the divine birth of Lord Sri Krishna — the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu — who descended to restore dharma and shower boundless love upon the world. Devotees observe fasts through the day and celebrate at midnight with offerings of panchamrita, butter, and sweets dear to Govinda. In Odia Vaishnava theology, Lord Jagannatha is revered as the supreme manifestation of Lord Krishna — Purushottama, the greatest of all beings — making this day especially profound for his devotees.
About This Event
Festival overview
Janmashtami (Srikrushna Janmastami) celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, at midnight in Mathura. Devotees observe a day-long fast, breaking it only after the midnight puja and abhisheka.
The temple resonates with devotional singing, kirtan, and readings from the Bhagavata Purana throughout the day. At midnight, the birth of the Lord is celebrated with great joy — conch shells are blown, bells ring, and the divine child is rocked in a cradle (jhula). Prasadam is distributed to all devotees. Lord Jagannatha, considered the ultimate form of Krishna, is specially honoured on this day.
Date
4 September 2026
Location
Shree Jagannatha Temple Sydney, Castle Hill
Event timings
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM AEST
Schedule
Event timeline
Schedule details will be announced closer to the event.