- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:22 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Krishna Janmashtami 2025: Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, revered as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the supreme personality of Godhead. This sacred festival falls on the Ashtami tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, corresponding to August or September. Devotees mark the occasion with fasting, heartfelt prayers, temple visits, and reciting sacred texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and Shrimad Bhagavatam. At midnight, believed to be the exact time of Krishna’s birth, celebrations reach their peak with joyful prayers, devotional songs, and rituals. In 2025, Shri Krishna Janmashtami will be observed on 16 August.
Check all the important details about this grand festival, including the date, Rohini Nakshatra timings, shubh muhurat, its deep significance, and the cherished rituals observed on this auspicious occasion.
Krishna Janmashtami 2025: Date And Rohini Nakshatra Timings
Krishna Janmashtami 2025 will be celebrated on 16 August, with the Ashtami tithi starting on 15 August at 11:49 PM and ending on 16 August at 9:34 PM. The midnight of 16 August holds deep astrological importance, bringing together the Ashtami tithi, Rohini Nakshatra, Sarvartha Siddhi, Amrit Siddhi Yog, and the sacred Nishita Kaal. Devotees will observe the most auspicious Nishita Puja between 12:04 AM and 12:47 AM, a moment believed to mark Lord Krishna’s divine birth, filling hearts with devotion and joy.
- Shri Krishna Janmashtami Date: 16th August 2025, Saturday
- Ashtami Tithi Begins: 11:49 PM, August 15, 2025
- Ashtami Tithi Ends: 09:34 PM, August 16, 2025
- Rohini Nakshatra Begins: 04:38 AM, August 17, 2025
- Rohini Nakshatra Ends: 03:17 AM, August 18, 2025
Krishna Janmashtami 2025: Shubh Muhurat
The Nishita Puja Muhurat is from 12:04 AM to 12:47 AM on August 17, 2025.
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Janmashtami celebrates Lord Krishna’s birth with fasting, prayers, and joyful midnight rituals, symbolising devotion, unity and the triumph of good over evil. (Image Source: Freepik)
Krishna Janmashtami 2025: Significance
According to the Bhagavad Gita, whenever evil rises and righteousness declines, Lord Krishna reincarnates to destroy wickedness and protect the virtuous. The heart of Krishna Janmashtami lies in spreading goodwill and discouraging malice. It is also a festival of togetherness, uniting people in devotion and joy as they celebrate the divine presence of Lord Krishna with love and reverence.
Ancient legends tell of Kans, Lord Krishna’s maternal uncle, a ruthless ruler who feared a prophecy that Devaki’s eighth child would end his reign. Consumed by fear, Kans resolved to kill each child born to his sister. To save their newborn son, Devaki and Vasudeva bravely risked their lives, escaping imprisonment and protecting him from Kans’s cruelty on the night of his birth.
Vasudeva carried baby Krishna across the Yamuna River to the safety of Vrindavan, where he was lovingly placed in the care of his foster parents, Yashoda and Nandalal, a humble cowherd and Vasudeva’s dear friend. In the serene village of Gokul, Krishna’s childhood was filled with divine charm and playful mischief. In time, he fulfilled the prophecy, defeating Kans and proving that truth and virtue always prevail.
Wishing you a Happy Janmashtami filled with devotion, joy, and blessings, as we celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth and divine teachings. (Image Source: Freepik)
Krishna Janmashtami 2025: Rituals
On Shri Krishna Janmashtami, devotees observe a day-long fast, breaking it only after midnight when Lord Krishna is believed to have been born. Homes and temples are beautifully decorated with flowers, lights and traditional motifs, while small cradles with Krishna idols are placed as a symbol of his divine arrival. Devotional songs and Krishna Katha are additionally recited. The abhishek or ceremonial bathing of Krishna’s idol with milk, curd, honey and ghee is performed, followed by offering sweets and fruits, which are later distributed as prasad to everyone present, spreading blessings and joy among devotees.
In many parts of India, dramatic enactments of Krishna’s life are performed, bringing his childhood stories alive with music, dance and devotion. The Dahi Handi celebration, inspired by Krishna’s love for butter, sees enthusiastic groups form human pyramids to break a pot filled with curd hung high above the ground. Temples remain open throughout the night, where devotees chant Krishna’s name, read sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita, and meditate on his teachings. The entire celebration reflects love, unity and the joy of remembering the divine presence of Lord Krishna in daily life.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)