Krishna Janmashtami in 2023 was celebrated mainly on Wednesday, September 6. This date marks the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (waning moon phase) in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. Due to the Ashtami Tithi spanning two days, some celebrations, including the Dahi Handi event, took place on Thursday, September 7, 2023. The midnight puja (Nishita Puja), considered the most auspicious time, occurred just after midnight on September 7 (11:57 PM to 12:42 AM).