Kalashtami 2026 will be observed on Friday, September 4, according to the supplied Panchang information for Ujjain. Also known as Kala Ashtami, the monthly Hindu observance is dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, a form of Lord Shiva. The festival is observed on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha, the eighth day of the waning phase of the Moon.For September 2026, the Ashtami Tithi will begin at 2:25 AM on September 4 and end at 12:14 AM on September 5. The supplied Ujjain timings list sunrise at 6:13 AM and sunset at 6:38 PM on September 4. As religious timings can vary by location, devotees are generally advised to follow the Panchang applicable to their city.

Krishna Janmashtami 2026 will be observed on Friday, September 4, according to the supplied Panchang details for Ujjain. The Hindu festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna and is observed with fasting, devotional prayers, bhajans and midnight worship. The festival holds particular importance for devotees who commemorate Krishna's birth during the sacred midnight period known as Nishita Kaal.For devotees following the Ujjain timings, the Ashtami Tithi will begin at 2:25 AM on September 4 and end at 12:14 AM on September 5. Nishita Kaal, considered the principal period for Janmashtami worship, will be from 12:02 AM to 12:49 AM on September 5.