Quick answers
- When is Janmashtami 2012?
- Janmashtami 2012 is on Friday 10 August 2012 in Bangladesh.
- How many days until Janmashtami 2012?
- Janmashtami 2012 was 5198 days ago.
- Is Janmashtami a public holiday in Bangladesh?
- Yes. Janmashtami is a national public holiday in Bangladesh.
- When is Janmashtami 2013?
- Janmashtami 2013 is on Wednesday 28 August 2013.
- Is the date of Janmashtami 2012 confirmed?
- Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.
About
Held on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami in the Purnimanta calendar.
Significance
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight.
How it is celebrated
- Fasting until midnight
- Midnight puja and cradle ceremony
- Dahi Handi in Maharashtra the next day
- Celebrations in Mathura and Vrindavan
Bangladesh