The holy festival of Janmashtami is celebrated every year on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month. According to mythological beliefs, Lord Krishna was born on this day in Mathura, when Rohini Nakshatra is accompanied by Ashtami Tithi. God was born in the midnight, so Janmashtami is also celebrated with great pomp in the middle of the night.
Janmashtami 2025 date and time
Date: 15 August 2025 (Friday)
Ashtami Tithi Starts: August 15 at 11:49 pm
Ashtami Tithi ends: August 16 at 9:34 pm
Shubh Muhurta (Nishita Kaal): August 15, from 12:04 pm to 12:47 pm
At this time the birth anniversary of Laddu Gopal will be celebrated with pomp.
Fasting time
Janmashtami fast can be passed on 16 August 2025 after 5:51 am.
Parana is performed only after Janmashtami festival in many places, which is possible after 12:47 pm on August 16.
Lack of Rohini Nakshatra on Janmashtami this year
There will be no Rohini Nakshatra on the day of Janmashtami in 2025.
Ashwini Nakshatra will remain till 7:36 am on August 15.
This will be followed by Bharani Nakshatra, which will be till 6:06 am on August 16.
Rohini Nakshatra will start at 4:38 am on August 17, but then Navami Tithi will be.
Therefore, Janmashtami is falling in Bharani Nakshatra this year.
Religious and spiritual significance of Janmashtami
Janmashtami fast and worship are considered special beneficial for getting children.
Worshiping Lord Krishna on this day removes sorrow and pain and attains salvation.
Devotees fast on this day and celebrate the grand birth anniversary of Laddu Gopal on midnight.
Festivals like Dahi Handi on Janmashtami are also held with pomp, especially on 16 August.
