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Adhik Maas Krishna Janmashtami 2026: The birth of Lord Shri Krishna is celebrated on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of every month. Which is called monthly Krishna Janmashtami. This year, the monthly Krishna Janmashtami fast of Adhikamas is being observed on 08 June 2026, Monday.

It is told in religious scriptures that, on the day of Krishna Janmashtami Lord Shri Krishna By worshiping and fasting as per the rituals, one gets his immense blessings. Happiness and prosperity come in the lives of the devotees and all the wishes are fulfilled.

When is Masik Krishna Janmashtami in June?

According to the Panchang, this year the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in Adhikamas is starting from 3:24 am on June 8, 2026, which will end the next day on June 9, 2026 at 3:23 am. According to Udayatithi, it will be auspicious to celebrate Monthly Krishna Janmashtami on Monday, 8th June 2026 in Purushottam month.

How to do monthly Krishna Janmashtami puja?

Monthly Krishna Janmashtami On this day, wake up early in the morning, take bath etc. and wear clean yellow colored clothes. Place a stool in the temple of the house and spread a red or yellow cloth over it.

Install the statue of Lord Krishna at the post. Take a pledge to fast by taking water, flowers, basil leaves or sweets in your hand. Anoint the idol of Lord Krishna with Panchamrit and adorn it after dressing it in new clothes.

Then offer yellow colored fruits, flowers, sweets and sandalwood to Lord Krishna. Chant the mantra while lighting a ghee lamp. Conclude the puja by performing aarti. Break the fast after 12 o’clock in the night or after sunrise the next day after performing puja.

Why do we celebrate Masik Krishna Janmashtami every month?

Let us tell you that Kanha was born on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Due to this, this day is celebrated as Shri Krishna Janmashtami across the country. But apart from this, Krishna Janmashtami is also celebrated on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of every month.

According to religious beliefs, the festival of Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated monthly to remember the birth of Shri Krishna and to remain connected to our Lord. By performing puja on the monthly Janmashtami day, the devotee can receive the blessings of Krishna through his devotion every month.

Powerful Mantras of Shri Krishna Mool Mantra

Om Krishnay Vasudevay Haraye Paramatmane.

Pranat: kleshnashay govindaya namo namah.

Mahamantra (Hare Krishna Mantra): Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare.