# Janmashtami - Birth of Lord Krishna

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[Home](https://babaji.org.pl/en/) / [Events](https://babaji.org.pl/en/events/) / Janmashtami - Birth of Lord Krishna [ Back ](https://babaji.org.pl/en/events/) Janmashtami - Birth of Lord Krishna August 15, 2026 • Babaji Ashram, Mąkolno 129 Key Thought: Janmashtami is a time to welcome divine love through joyful devotion and prayer. Janmashtami, or the “Eighth Day” (ashtami), is the celebration commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. In our ashram, we observe this sacred night according to tradition, gathering for an all-night vigil. Program 18:00 - Evening aarti 20:00 - Bhajans and kirtan 00:00 - Midnight celebration of Krishna’s birth 01:00 - Prasadam and joyful chanting Spiritual Significance Krishna symbolizes divine love and joy. Born at midnight, he brings spiritual light to the hearts of his devotees. Through chanting, meditation, and community, we celebrate this divine presence in our lives. Information for Participants Everyone is welcome to join and experience the spiritual joy of this sacred night. Please contact us in advance if you plan to attend. Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare Last updated: 3/3/2026 Frequently asked questions What is Janmashtami? It's the festival celebrating Lord Krishna's birth, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, observed at midnight in the Bhadrapada month. How do we celebrate Janmashtami at the ashram? Night vigil with bhajans, midnight celebration of Krishna's birth, followed by prasadam and joyful chanting. Share [ Email ](mailto:?subject=Janmashtami%20-%20Birth%20of%20Lord%20Krishna&body=https%3A%2F%2Fbabaji.org.pl%2Fen%2Fevents%2Fjanmashtami%2F) [ WhatsApp ](https://wa.me/?text=Janmashtami%20-%20Birth%20of%20Lord%20Krishna%20https%3A%2F%2Fbabaji.org.pl%2Fen%2Fevents%2Fjanmashtami%2F) Related teachings [ Aarti - Ceremony of Light ](https://babaji.org.pl/en/teachings/aarti-ceremony/) [ Om Namah Shivaya - The Supreme Mantra ](https://babaji.org.pl/en/teachings/om-namah-shivaya-mantra/) Related events [ Chaitra Navaratri - Spring Nine Nights ](https://babaji.org.pl/en/events/chaitra-navaratri/) [ Diwali - Festival of Lights ](https://babaji.org.pl/en/events/diwali/) [ Dussehra - Victory of Good over Evil ](https://babaji.org.pl/en/events/dussehra/)