Amrit thoughts: Today Shri Krishna Janmashtami is being celebrated with great pomp across the country. One of the most important and popular festivals of Hinduism is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Shri Krishna is also considered to be the 8th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna was born on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month in Rohini Nakshatra. Shri Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated not only in India, but also by Krishna devotees around the world with gaiety and devotion. Today we will tell you about the auspicious time, worship method, and its importance of Shri Krishna Janmashtami 2025.
Shri Krishna Janmashtami 2025 date and auspicious time
Shri Krishna Janmashtami is being celebrated on 16 August 2025, Saturday. This festival is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month. On this day, especially Nishith Kaal Puja is important, because at this time Lord Krishna was born at midnight. Talking about its Muhurta, Ashtami Tithi starts from 02:44 am to 17 August 2025, 01:42 am, besides the auspicious time in Rohini Nakshatra will start from 16 August 2025, 02:37 pm and will start from August 17, 2025, 01:30 pm. If we talk about Nishith Kaal Pooja Muhurta, then its time will be from 16 August 2025, 12:04 pm to 12:47 pm and Brahma Muhurta 16 August 2025, 04:24 am to 05:07 pm. Apart from this, Vijay Muhurta will be on August 16, 2025, 02:37 pm to 03:30 pm and fast passing time will be held after 17 August 2025, 06:19 am.
The special yoga of Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Jayanti Yoga, is considered to be extremely auspicious for the coincidence of Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra. Gaj Kesari Yoga, formed by the Moon and Guru’s combination, provides prosperity and success.
How will Krishna Janmashtami be celebrated?
This festival is celebrated as the birth of Lord Krishna, at this time people believe with devotion, enthusiasm and gaiety. On this day, devotees worship fast, worship Krishna and perform bhajan kirtans. Apart from this, Dahi Handi is also organized at different places.
Fasting and worship -The devotees wake up early in the morning and take a bath and resolve Nirjala or Falahari fast.
The place of worship in homes is cleaned with flowers, rangoli, and lamps.
The idol or picture of Lord Krishna is installed at the outpost, and they are anointed with Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar mixture).
As Bal Gopal, Krishna ji is decorated with new clothes, jewelery, and peacock feathers and offerings such as Makhan, Mishri, Cucumber, and Cucumbers are offered.
The Dahi Handi is organized, remembering Lord Krishna’s childhood devils, as they used to break the spits to steal the Makhan in their childhood, in the same way, the youth of today also try to break the matki hanging at the height in the shape of a pyramid. It is called Govinda and Dahi Handi, it is mainly the famous and popular festival of Maharashtra, but now it is celebrated all over India.
In this, people wake up till midnight and perform dance songs and start special worship from 12:04 pm. At this time the conch and bell are performed bhajan and Maharati. Because Bhagwan was born in jail at midnight.
Special event of Krishna Janmashtami
Due to the birthplace of Lord Krishna, this festival is celebrated with special enthusiasm in Mathura and Vrindavan. The temples have bhajan-kirtans and consecration throughout the night.
Apart from this, millions of devotees gather in ISKCON temples. Flower decorations, collective hymns, and offerings are organized. Raslila plays are organized in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, which reflects the love pastimes of Krishna and Radha.
Shri Krishna Janmashtami is an opportunity to celebrate with consultation and joy. On this day, in the auspicious time, worship and worships the blessings of God by doing worship and bhajan kirtan. People decorate their house on this day and bring Gopal into the house. This festival not only spiritual but units the family and community.
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