Krishna Janmashtami 2025: When is Janmashtami? Know Date and Significance
Janmashtami holds a great religious immense importance among Hindus. This festival is observed by all Krishna devotees across the globe. The day marks the birth anniversary of Shri Krishna, who was born on this auspicious day.
Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. Lord Krishna was born during auspicious Nakshatra of Rohini that holds special meaning. This will be 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. This year, Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on two consecutive days, August 15 and 16, 2025.
Janmashtami 2025: Date and Time
Ashtami Tithi Begins - August 15, 2025 - 11:49 PM
Ashtami Tithi Ends - August 16, 2025 - 09:34 PM
Rohini Nakshatra Begins - August 17, 2025 - 04:38 AM
Rohini Nakshatra Ends - August 18, 2025 - 03:17 AM
Nishita Puja Time - August 16, 2025 - 12:03 AM to 12:46 AM
Parana Time - August 16, 2025 - after 09:34 PM
Parana Day Ashtami Tithi - 09:34 PM
Mid Night Moment - August 16, 2025 - 12:25 AM
Chandrodaya Moment - 10:45 PM Krishna Dashami
Mid Night Moment - August 16, 2025 - 12:25 AM
Chandrodaya Moment - 10:45 PM Krishna Dashami
Janmashtami Festival: Significance
The festival of Krishna Janmashtami holds an immense importance in Hindu Religion.
It is celebrated with great splendor throughout the nation. Lord Krishna, regarded as the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, who is greatly revered by all Krishna devotees. He was born to Devaki Mata and Vasudeva. Despite facing dire circumstances, Mother Devaki gave birth to Lord Krishna at midnight while they were imprisoned by the demon Kansa.
Kansa, who was Lord Krishna's maternal uncle, was killed by him.
Krishna Janmashtami: Puja Rituals
1. Devotees rise early in the morning and take a bath.
2. They clean their homes and the puja area, adorning it with flowers, balloons, and lights.
3. Devotees give bath to Laddoo Gopal ji and adorn him with new clothes, jewellery, peacock feathers.
4. They apply chandan tilak and present flowers, a variety of sweets, and panchamrit.
5. On this sacred day, devotees sing bhajans and recite verses from the Bhagavad Gita.
6. They dedicate the entire day to Lord Krishna and chant various mantras.
7. People commemorate this day with immense joy and celebration.
Mantra
1. Om Kleem Krishnaye Namah..!!
2. Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!
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