Janmashtami 2025 Date, History, And Significance: Janmashtami is one of the most cherished festivals in India, celebrated with devotion, joy, and cultural traditions that bring people together. The day marks the birth of Lord Krishna, and every year it is observed with grand festivities, temple decorations, fasting, and midnight rituals. This year marks the 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. In this article, let’s look at its date, history, and the significance it holds for devotees across the world:
Janmashtami 2025
| Festival | Key Details |
| Janmashtami 2025 Date | Celebrated on August 15 and 16, 2025, by different sects across India |
| Janmashtami 2025 Ashtami Tithi Date And Time | 11:49 pm on August 15, 2025 |
| Janmashtami 2025 Ashtami Tithi Date And Time | 09:34 pm on August 16, 2025 |
| Janmashtami 2025 Puja Timing (Nishita Muhurat) | 12:10 am to 12: 47 am on August 16, 2025 |
| Dahi Handi 2025 Date | August 16, 2025 |
Janmashtami 2025 Date And Time
As per the Hindu calendar (Drik Panchang), the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Bhadrapada month will start at 11:49 pm on August 15, 2025 and conclude at 9:34 pm on August 16, 2025. This means Janmashtami will be celebrated on both August 15 and 16, 2025, by different sects/ groups.
Krishna Janmashtami's Nishita Puja timings will be from 12:04 am to 12:47 am, August 16, 2025, and Dahi Handi will be on August 16, 2025, Saturday.
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Janmashtami History: Birth of Lord Krishna
Here’s the story behind why we celebrate Janmashtami:
Divine Birth: Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born in a prison in Mathura to parents Devaki and Vasudeva, destined to end the reign of his uncle Kansa.
Legend of Protection: Vasudeva escaped the prison under miraculous circumstances, carrying baby Krishna across the Yamuna to safety with Yashoda and Nanda in Gokul.
Symbol of Change: Lord Krishna later defeated Kansa, restoring dharma (righteousness) and becoming a symbol of love, wisdom, and courage.
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Janmashtami Significance: Why Janmashtami Matters Today
Janmashtami is more than a festive date, it’s about what Krishna’s life means to millions.
Devotion: Krishna’s life and teachings inspire us towards duty, selflessness, and spiritual focus, especially through his words in the Bhagavad Gita.
Cultural Connection: Celebrations bring communities together, colourful rituals, storytelling, songs, and devotion light up homes and temples
Joy And Ritual Well-being: Traditions like fasting, midnight puja, and breaking the fast after the auspicious time felt by families foster deep emotional and spiritual connections.
Wishing you a happy Krishna Janmashtami.
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