Krishna Janmashtami Vrat Guide 2026: What to Eat and Avoid During the Fast

What is the Janmashtami Vrat? The Janmashtami vrat is a day-long fast observed to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. The vrat is broken at midnight or the following morning after the parana (fast-breaking) window opens. Most people observe a phalahar (fruit-based) fast rather than a strict nirjala (waterless) one, meaning fruits, dairy and specific […]