Janmashtami 2023 is on September 6.

The fast starts after sunset on September 5.

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The fast ends after sunrise on September 7.

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Devotees can break the fast after 12:42 am on September 7.

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If Janmashtami is observed on the day after sunrise, devotees can break the fast after 6:02 am on September 7.

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Some devotees start fasting a day before Janmashtami, on September 5.

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Others skip dinner on September 5 and start fasting from the next day.

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The fast is usually observed for 24 hours, but some devotees may choose to fast for longer.

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During the fast, devotees should avoid eating any solid food or drinking alcohol.

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They can drink water, milk, fruit juices, and other light fluids.

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