Janmashtami 2026 — Dahi Handi Matki Painting and Radha Krishna Trinket Trays in Delhi NCR
Every year in the days before Janmashtami, Delhi NCR classrooms and living rooms turn into miniature Vrindavans — peacock feathers, mini matkis, and Radha-Krishna cutouts start appearing well before the festival itself. Krishna Janmashtami falls on Friday, 4 September 2026, and it remains one of the busiest festival-craft windows on the Kraftykinni calendar. This year Kraftykinni is running two Janmashtami-themed variations of its regular workshops: a hand-painted Dahi Handi matki, and a mirror-embellished Radha Krishna trinket tray, both built on techniques Shramita Govil, a Fevicryl Certified Artist, already teaches year-round.
Dahi Handi Matki Painting — A Clay Art Variation
The Dahi Handi — the pot Krishna is said to have raided for butter as a child — is the most recognisable symbol of Janmashtami. Participants start with a plain clay pot and build it up with acrylic paint, hand-lettering such as "Radhe Krishna," a string of beads, and cotton stuffed at the rim to represent the makhan spilling out, finished with a peacock feather and a small Krishna-and-cow figurine. Sessions run 1.5 to 2 hours, no sculpting experience needed.
Radha Krishna Mirror Trinket Tray — A Trinket Tray Painting Variation
This option builds on the regular Trinket Tray Painting workshop. Participants paint a Radha Krishna scene at the centre of a round MDF tray, bordered by a lotus-petal frame finished with small mirror pieces, echoing the mirror-inlay technique from the Lippan Art workshop. It runs as a guided, step-by-step session, and the finished tray doubles as a jewellery or desk tray for the rest of the year.
Why Janmashtami Craft Works Well for Schools and Home Puja
For schools, a hands-on craft period complements dress-up and storytelling and sends every child home with something they made. For private bookings, a hand-painted matki or trinket tray gives families a puja-ready decoration without needing to source one from a shop.
Book a Janmashtami Workshop in Delhi NCR
Kraftykinni runs both workshops for schools, housing societies, and private bookings across Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida ahead of Janmashtami on 4 September 2026. Pricing starts at ₹600 per person for groups of 100+, ₹700 for 50–100, and ₹800 for groups of 20–50, all materials included. WhatsApp +91 9599622210 to book.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Janmashtami in 2026?
Krishna Janmashtami falls on Friday, 4 September 2026. Booking a festival craft session a week or two ahead is recommended.
What is Dahi Handi Matki Painting?
A Janmashtami variation of the Clay Art workshop, where participants hand-paint a plain clay pot with festival motifs to recreate the Dahi Handi.
What is the Radha Krishna Trinket Tray workshop?
A themed version of the Trinket Tray Painting workshop — a hand-painted Radha Krishna scene with a mirror-embellished lotus border on a round MDF tray.
Are these workshops suitable for schools?
Yes. Both formats run in 1.5 to 2 hours, fit comfortably into a school festival period, and need no prior art experience.
How do I book a Janmashtami workshop before September 4?
WhatsApp +91 9599622210 with your preferred date, location, and group size. Booking a week or two ahead is recommended.