Janmashtami in 2023 was observed on 6 September 2023 (Wednesday) , with many communities continuing celebrations and Dahi Handi events on 7 September 2023 (Thursday).

Quick Scoop: When is Janmashtami 2023?

For the query “when is janmashtami 2023” :

  • Main festival (Krishna Janmashtami): Wednesday, 6 September 2023.
  • Many temples and devotees observed two days of celebrations: 6 and 7 September 2023 , due to the overlap of Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra.
  • Dahi Handi (the popular celebration involving human pyramids to break a pot of curd/butter) was largely held on Thursday, 7 September 2023.

In simple terms: if you were marking one calendar date, most references list 6 September 2023 as Krishna Janmashtami, with extended festivities into 7 September 2023.

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