Janmashtami 2025: Is Krishna Janmashtami on August 15 or 16? Know Correct Date, Rituals and Significance
The day holds great religious and spiritual significance in Hindu religion. Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated across the country with great grandeur. Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. This year, Janmashtami is going to bee celebrated on August 16, 2025.
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Janmashtami 2025
: Date and Time
Ashtami Tithi Begins - August 15, 2025 - 11:49 PM
Ashtami Tithi Ends - August 16, 2025 - 09:34 PM
Nishita Puja Time - August 15, 2025 - 12:04 AM to 12:47 AM, Aug 16
Parana Time - August 16, 2025 - after 09:34 PM
Rohini Nakshatra Begins - August 17, 2025 - 04:38 AM
Rohini Nakshatra Ends - August 18, 2025 - 03:17 AM
Janmashtami 2025: Significance
Krishna Janmashtami is one of the most important Hindu festival celebrated with immense joy and happiness as this day is purely dedicated to worship Lord Krishna.
The day celebrates the birth anniversary of Shri Krishna. The entire nation will celebrate his birthday with great fervor and grandeur. On this day, all the devotees of Lord Krishna will celebrate his 5252nd birthday. Around the world, devotees celebrate this day with great fervor and fanfare.
Devotees visit temples, perform various puja rituals to appease Lord Krishna, chant mantras and recite Bhagavad Gita. It is believed that devotees, who pray to Lord Krishna are blessed with all the joy, wealth, and fulfillment of their dreams.
Krishna Mantra
1. Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!
2. Om Kleem Krishnaye Namah..!!
3. Krishnaye Vasudveaye Haraye Parmatmane Pranatah Kleshnashaye Govindaye Namo Namah..!!
4. Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!
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