Tithi 8 · Krishna Pakshaतिथि
Krishna Ashtami
अष्टमी
Krishna Janmashtami — the climactic Krishna paksha tithi of the year.
Presiding deity
Shiva (Krishna in Krishna Paksha)
Category
Jaya
Victorious — good for competitions, court matters, confrontations.
Tithi number
8 of 15 in Krishna Paksha
Also known as
Krishna Janmashtami (Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami) · Kalashtami (every Krishna Ashtami)
Tithi character
Krishna was born at midnight on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami. Mahabharata's Krishna avatar is the focal deity. Devotees fast through the day and break fast at midnight.
Auspicious for
- ✓Krishna sankalpa
- ✓Midnight aarti
- ✓Bhajan + kirtan
- ✓Spiritual deeksha
Traditionally avoided
- ✗Onion / garlic / non-veg (for observers)
- ✗Eating before midnight
Festivals on Krishna Ashtami
2 festivals in our calendar fall on this tithi (across the supported VS years).