Krishna Janmashtami 2025 is celebrated on August 16, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Celebrations include midnight prayers (as Krishna was born at midnight), Dahi Handi (breaking a pot of curd), and enacting scenes from Krishna's childhood (Raas Leela).
Major Festival
Krishna Janmashtami
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी
Saturday, August 16, 2025Shravana/Bhadrapada Masa
Significance
Lord Krishna's birth symbolizes the victory of good over evil. He appeared on earth to end the tyranny of his uncle Kansa and to deliver the Bhagavad Gita's message of dharma to humanity.
Rituals & Traditions
- Fasting until midnight and breaking fast after puja
- Decorating Krishna temples and home shrines
- Singing devotional songs and enacting Krishna Leela
- Dahi Handi celebrations (especially in Maharashtra)
- Offering butter, milk sweets, and tulsi to Lord Krishna
Panchang Details
Tithi
Krishna Ashtami
Masa
Shravana/Bhadrapada
Paksha
Krishna
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