Balarama Jayanti 2025: Date, Puja Muhurat, Significance, and Rituals

Balarama Jayanti, the sacred birth anniversary of Lord Balarama, will be celebrated on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Lord Balarama is revered as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the elder brother of Lord Krishna. Devotees believe he is also an Avatar of Adishesha, the divine serpent on which Lord Vishnu rests. Known by various names such as Baladeva, Balabhadra, and Halayudha, Lord Balarama holds a special place in Hindu tradition.

Balarama Jayanti 2025 Puja Muhurat

As per the ISKCON calendar, special rituals and kirtans will be performed in temples across the globe. Devotees observe fasting and prayers throughout the day to seek blessings from Lord Balarama.

Regional Names & Celebrations

Balarama Jayanti is celebrated under different names across India:

• Hal Sashti and Lalahi Chhath in North India


• Baladeva Chhath in the Braj region


• Randhan Chhath in Gujarat

Each region follows its own customs, but the essence remains the same, devotion to Lord Balarama and celebration of his divine virtues.

Balarama Jayanti 2025: Significance 

Lord Balarama is known as the symbol of strength, simplicity, and agricultural prosperity. His association with the plough (hala) and mace (gada) reflects his role in nurturing both the earth and righteousness. Celebrating Balarama Jayanti is believed to bring prosperity, courage, and protection to devotees.