Happy Janmashtami images, wishes and greeting cards
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna with midnight prayers, fasting, devotional songs, decorated shrines and the Dahi Handi festivities. Choose a design, add your name and message, and download it free.
When: The eighth day of the dark fortnight in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, usually in August or September. The date changes every year.
Janmashtami greeting images (9 designs)
Golden glowHappy Janmashtami to you
Pattern panelMay Krishna bless your home
Night skylineRadhe Radhe, joy to all
Bokeh lightsJai Shri Krishna
Mandala circleLove, peace and devotion
Classic frameShubh Krishna Janmashtami
Wishes for familyHappy Janmashtami to my beloved family! May Lord Krishna bless our home with love, laug…
Blessings for loved onesDear Mom and Dad, thank you for teaching me faith and kindness. Wishing you a blessed J…
Heartfelt messageMay Lord Krishna fill your life with love, joy and wisdom. Happy Janmashtami to you and…Tap a design to personalise it and download.
When is Janmashtami? Dates for 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, September 4, 2026 | Confirmed |
| 2027 | Wednesday, August 25, 2027 | Confirmed |
- Depends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
Dates last checked on 2026-10-21. See the full 2027 festival calendar.
About Janmashtami
Janmashtami, or Krishna Janmashtami, is the Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. It falls on the eighth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada, usually in August or September. According to tradition Krishna was born at midnight in Mathura, so many devotees fast during the day and break the fast after midnight prayers.
Temples and homes are decorated, scenes from Krishna’s life are displayed as jhankis, and devotional songs (bhajans) and kirtans fill the night. In Maharashtra and Gujarat the festival is famous for Dahi Handi, where teams form human pyramids to break a pot of curd hung high above the street, recalling Krishna’s love of butter. The festival is observed in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and across the world, including at ISKCON temples.
How Janmashtami is celebrated
- Fasting and staying awake for midnight prayers and aarti.
- Singing bhajans and kirtans and visiting temples.
- Decorating cribs and shrines with flowers and displaying scenes (jhankis).
- Making sweets and butter-based offerings for Krishna.
- Taking part in Dahi Handi, the human-pyramid pot-breaking event.
Janmashtami wishes for family
Heartfelt messages for parents, siblings, spouses, children and relatives. Copy one, or open a message card above to edit it and download it as an image.
- Happy Janmashtami to my beloved family! May Lord Krishna bless our home with love, laughter and togetherness.
- Dear Mom and Dad, thank you for teaching me faith and kindness. Wishing you a blessed Janmashtami and good health.
- To my brothers and sisters: Jai Shri Krishna! May our bond be as strong as the friendship of Krishna and Sudama.
- To my beloved spouse, may Lord Krishna bless our love and keep us together always. Happy Janmashtami.
- Happy Janmashtami to my little Kanhas and Radhas! May you grow up happy, playful and full of kindness.
- Wishing all our relatives a joyful Janmashtami. May Krishna’s blessings keep our family united and happy.
Janmashtami wishes and messages
Copy a message to send with your image, or use it as a caption.
- May Lord Krishna fill your life with love, joy and wisdom. Happy Janmashtami to you and your family!
- Wishing you a Janmashtami full of devotion, music and blessings. Jai Shri Krishna!
- May the flute of Krishna bring peace and happiness into your home this Janmashtami.
- On the birth of Lord Krishna, may all your troubles melt away like butter and joy fill your days.
- May Krishna’s teachings guide you to do what is right with courage and kindness. Happy Janmashtami.
- Sending you warm wishes on Krishna Janmashtami. May divine blessings be with you always.
Janmashtami greeting in Hindi
जन्माष्टमी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ
Pronounced: Janmashtami ki hardik shubhkamnayein
Several of the images above carry this greeting, which is a thoughtful touch for friends and family who speak Hindi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Janmashtami in 2026?
Janmashtami in 2026 is on Friday, September 4, 2026. Depends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
When is Janmashtami in 2027?
Janmashtami in 2027 is on Wednesday, August 25, 2027. Depends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
Why is Janmashtami celebrated?
It celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, who is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu. His life and teachings, including the Bhagavad Gita, are central to Hindu tradition.
What is Dahi Handi?
Dahi Handi is a Janmashtami tradition, especially in Maharashtra and Gujarat, in which groups form human pyramids to break a pot of curd hung high in the air, recalling the stories of young Krishna stealing butter.
Why do people fast on Janmashtami?
Many devotees fast until midnight, the traditional time of Krishna’s birth, as an act of devotion, and then break the fast with prasad after the midnight prayers.
