Kansa Vadh
Major FestivalSaturday, 21 November 2026 Kolkata
Kansa Vadh: next dates · Kolkata
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 21 November 2026Next | Saturday | — |
Kansa Vadh — Significance
Commemorates Lord Krishna's victory over his uncle, the demon king Kansa, slain on Kartika Shukla Ekadashi per the Bhagavata. Same day as Devuthani / Prabodhini Ekadashi. Special significance at Mathura and Vrindavan with re-enactment plays (Kansa Leela).
Krishna's victory over Kansa.
Kansa Vadh — FAQ
- What is Kansa Vadh?
- Commemorates Lord Krishna's victory over his uncle, the demon king Kansa, slain on Kartika Shukla Ekadashi per the Bhagavata.
- When is Kansa Vadh 2026?
- In 2026, Kansa Vadh falls on Saturday, 21 November 2026.
- What is the significance of Kansa Vadh?
- Krishna's victory over Kansa.