From Darkness To The Divine: Krishna Janmashtami 2025!
It's the divine night, the Universe paused to witness the birth of love itself, the soul of Sanatan Dharma coming alive in music, mischief, and miracles. Let's dive into the mystical, heart-touching and learn its significance, date, and rituals.
When is Krishna Janmashtami 2025?
Krishna's presence is not limited to temples. He lives in your smile when you forgive, he's in your joy when you dance without reason, in your silence when you surrender. Lord Krishna was born under , governed by the Moon, signifying deep emotions, beauty, and nurturing energy. Let's look for the Krishna Janmashtami Date 2025.
Date - 15th August 2025, Friday
Ashtami Tithi Begins - 23:49 PM, 15th August 2025
Ashtami Tithi Ends - 21:34 PM, 16th August 2025
Nishita Puja Time - 00:04 AM to 00:47 AM, 16th August 2025
Dahi Handi Date - 16th August 2025, Saturday
Parana Time - After 00:47 AM, 16th August 2025 or 21:34 PM, 16th August 2025
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Why Is Krishna Janmashtami Celebrated?
Long ago, in the kingdom of Mathura, a cruel king named Kansa (the maternal uncle of Lord Krishna) ruled with terror and showed no mercy. When a prophecy declared that Devaki's (birth mother of Lord Krishna) eighth son would be his destroyer, he turned into a demon in disguise.
On the very day of Devaki's wedding, Kansa dragged her chariot, sword in hand, ready to kill his own sister. But Vasudeva, her husband, pleaded with him and promised to hand over every child they had.
Kansa agreed, but broke every rule of humanity. He imprisoned Devaki and Vasudeva. And one by one, he killed six of their newborns. However, the seventh child, Balarama, was mystically transferred to the womb of Rohini (first wife of Vasudeva) by divine Yogmaya (incarnation of Goddess Durga, born as the sister of Lord Krishna).
Then came the night of a miracle, and the prayers of the devotees were answered. Lord Krishna, the eighth Avatar or incarnation of Lord Vishnu, was born in the darkest prison cell of Mathura, to Devaki and Vasudev, to restore Dharma, destroy the evil, and teach love that transcends lifetimes.
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The Ashtami Tithi (eighth day) of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada marks the birth of Lord Krishna, also known as Krishna Janmashtami. Our beloved Lord Krishna was safely transported to Nand and Yashoda for his safety who raised Lord Krishna with utmost love and care.
Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Rituals
Krishna Janmastami is a cosmic invitation to awaken the Krishna within you. Let's explore the rituals associated with Janmashtami.
Fasting
After cleaning your temple space and performing your morning Pooja rituals, fast all day and break it at midnight, the birth hour of Krishna. However, children, old people, and pregnant women, along with individuals having challenging health conditions, can consume fruits.
Laddu Gopal Ritual
If you have a mini Laddu Gopal (baby Lord Krishna) idol at your home, you can keep your beloved lord inside the cucumber in the morning after cleansing your temple space, and let him stay this way till midnight Abhishekam.
Bhajan-Kirtan (Devotional Songs)
For the entire day, you can sing devotional songs in praise of the Lord , dance in Krishna's love to devotional music to celebrate the Lord's birthday. Chanting the names of the divine, such as 'Radhe Krishna or Hare Krishna,' invites divine joy and brings you closer to Lord Krishna.
Decoration
On the auspicious day of Krishna Janmashtami, decorate your temple altar with flowers, lights, and Diyas. Also, decorate a mini Jhula (swing) for your Laddu Gopal so that the little newborn can enjoy the swing. You can also prepare homemade Makkhan (clarified butter) and Mishri to offer to Lord Krishna.
Perform Abhishek
At night, bring Lord Krishna out of the cucumber and make him bathe in milk, curd, honey, Ganges water, and ghee, symbolizing cleansing of the soul. Make him wear his mini clothes and adorn him with accessories, and offer him Mishri, Makkhan, and Milk.
Place him on the Jhula and swing him with . You can also sing Bhajans while swinging him, such as 'Braj Me Hai Rahi Jai Jai Kar, Nand Ghar Lala Jayo Hai'. After this, you can break your fast and have food.
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Conclusion
On Krishna Janmashtami 2025, light your inner sky and speak to Krishna like a friend, a child, a divine lover. Tell him your fears, share your dreams, and ask him to walk with you. Krishna Janmashtami is a divine night, when even the Gods come down to guide us, when the sound of the flute wafts us back to pure love and reminds us that we aren't alone. So, trust the magic, invite Krishna into your home, and into your heart.#Astrology
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