Krishna Janmashtami 2025: Muhurat, Rituals and Festive Joy

Krishna Janmashtami 2025 will be celebrated with devotion across India to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. Here’s the date, puja timings, rituals, and celebrations.

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This year, Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on August 16, 2025,marking the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada month.

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The Janmashtami puja vidhi is performed at night, ideally between 12:00 AM – 12:45 AM, marking the divine birth of Lord Krishna during Nishita Kaal.

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Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, symbolizing the victory of good over evil and spreading love, dharma, and devotion.

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Devotees fast, chant mantras, decorate temples, and perform ‘abhishek’ of Lord Krishna with milk, curd, honey, and ghee before midnight celebrations.

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In Maharashtra and other regions, Dahi Handi sees teams form pyramids to break a curd-filled pot, symbolizing Krishna’s playful childhood.

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Decorate your home temple, prepare sweets like Makhan Mishri, sing bhajans, and read the Bhagavad Gita for a spiritual and joyous celebration.

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Krishna Janmashtami 2025 is a time to immerse in devotion, celebrate with love, and remember Lord Krishna’s divine teachings.

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