Janmashtami 2025: Date, Puja Time, And Shubh Muhurat
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Janmashtami, one of the most revered Hindu festivals, celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Also known as Krishna Janmashtami, Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, and Sree Jayanthi, the occasion is marked by devotion, fasting, cultural events, and grand celebrations across India.
On this day, devotees wear traditional attire, fast, decorate idols of Lord Krishna with new clothes and ornaments, and offer prayers for the prosperity and well-being of their loved ones. Temples and homes resonate with devotional songs and chants, while many participate in community celebrations and processions.
Janmashtami 2025 Date
According to the Hindu calendar, the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada begins on August 15 at 11:49 pm and ends on August 16 at 9:34 pm.
Because of this overlap, the festival will be observed on different days by different communities:
Janmashtami 2025 Puja Timings
Janmashtami Rituals and Celebrations
Devotees traditionally observe a fast, bathe Lord Krishna’s idol, dress it in new garments and ornaments, and offer maakhan (white butter), milk, and curd all favourites of the deity. Incense sticks are lit, scriptures are read, and devotional hymns are sung throughout the day.
At midnight the time believed to be Lord Krishna’s birth devotees perform the Nishita Kaal Puja, mark the symbolic moment of his arrival, and make offerings to the deity.
In several states, the festivities include the Dahi Handi event, where participants form human pyramids to break a pot filled with butter and curd, hung high above the ground, recreating Krishna’s playful childhood pastime.
This blend of devotion, fasting, music, dance, and cultural traditions makes Janmashtami one of India’s most vibrant and joyous festivals.
On this day, devotees wear traditional attire, fast, decorate idols of Lord Krishna with new clothes and ornaments, and offer prayers for the prosperity and well-being of their loved ones. Temples and homes resonate with devotional songs and chants, while many participate in community celebrations and processions.
Janmashtami 2025 Date
According to the Hindu calendar, the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada begins on August 15 at 11:49 pm and ends on August 16 at 9:34 pm.
Because of this overlap, the festival will be observed on different days by different communities:
- August 15 – Smarta Sampradaya (householders who worship the Panchdev) will celebrate, following the Rohini Nakshatra.
- August 16 – Vaishnav Sampradaya (devotees of Lord Vishnu) will observe Janmashtami according to the Udaya Tithi at sunrise.
Janmashtami 2025 Puja Timings
- Nishita Puja Time: August 16, 12:04 am – 12:47 am (43 minutes)
- Brahma Muhurta: 04:24 am – 05:07 am
- Vijay Muhurat: 02:37 pm – 03:30 pm
- Twilight Time: 07:00 pm – 07:22 pm
- Nishita Muhurta: 12:04 am – 12:47 am
Janmashtami Rituals and Celebrations
Devotees traditionally observe a fast, bathe Lord Krishna’s idol, dress it in new garments and ornaments, and offer maakhan (white butter), milk, and curd all favourites of the deity. Incense sticks are lit, scriptures are read, and devotional hymns are sung throughout the day.
At midnight the time believed to be Lord Krishna’s birth devotees perform the Nishita Kaal Puja, mark the symbolic moment of his arrival, and make offerings to the deity.
In several states, the festivities include the Dahi Handi event, where participants form human pyramids to break a pot filled with butter and curd, hung high above the ground, recreating Krishna’s playful childhood pastime.
This blend of devotion, fasting, music, dance, and cultural traditions makes Janmashtami one of India’s most vibrant and joyous festivals.
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