Janmashtami will be celebrated this year on Friday, September 4, 2026. If instead of performing puja at home every year, you want to have a different experience with your family this time, then you can visit many religious and tourist places in the country. During Janmashtami, there is special decoration in the temples of these places and religious and cultural programs are organized along with bhajans and kirtans. The entire atmosphere appears black.
This year, one can visit Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Puri, Mumbai, Dwarka or Guruvayur temple of Kerala with the family. According to Astrologer Pandit Kaushal Pandey, Ashtami Tithi will start at 2:25 am on September 4 and will continue till 12:13 am on September 5. Nishita Puja timings in Delhi will be from 11:57 pm to 12:43 am.
Celebrate Janmashtami with family in Mathura and Vrindavan
If you want to experience Janmashtami in the most special way, then a trip to Mathura and Vrindavan can be a great option. From the Janmabhoomi temple of Mathura to the major temples of Vrindavan, bhajan-kirtan and special pujas are organized on Janmashtami. Apart from this, one can also visit Gokul, Barsana and Govardhan. During this time in Braj region, an atmosphere of devotion to Krishna is visible everywhere.
Celebrate special Janmashtami in Puri
Along with religious programs, cultural events also take place during Janmashtami in Puri. Apart from visiting the temple with the family, one can also visit the beach and other tourist places of the city. If you want to experience traveling with religious faith, then Puri can be a good option.
Enjoy Dahi-Handi in Mumbai
In Mumbai, Janmashtami also means the celebration of Dahi-Handi. Grand celebrations of Dahi-Handi are seen in areas like Dadar, Worli and Thane. Govinda Pathak's presentation of making a human pyramid to break the pot tied at a height attracts people's attention. Other tourist places of Mumbai can also be visited with the family.
The atmosphere becomes devotional in Dwarka
During Janmashtami in Dwarka, the city of Lord Krishna, the entire atmosphere becomes devotional. Special pujas and religious events take place at Dwarkadhish Temple. Along with visiting the temple, the family can also visit the beach and other religious places nearby. If you want to experience Krishna devotion and travel together then you can go to Dwarka.
The child form of Krishna is worshiped on Janmashtami.
Guruvayur Temple in Kerala is a famous pilgrimage site dedicated to the child form of Lord Krishna. Special pujas and religious events take place here on the occasion of Janmashtami. The worship of the child form of Krishna in the temple is considered to have special significance. In such a situation, Guruvayur can provide a special experience for Krishna devotees who wish to celebrate Janmashtami in South India.
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