Janmashtami 2025 Date: August 15 or 16? Know Which Day to Observe Krishna Janmashtami Fasting and Midnight Puja Vidhi

Janmashtami 2025 Date: August 15 or 16? Know Which Day to Observe Krishna Janmashtami Fasting and Midnight Puja Vidhi

Krishna Janmashtami is marking the 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, will be celebrated with devotion and grandeur across India. This sacred festival holds immense significance for devotees, who observe fasting (Janmashtami Vrat), perform midnight Puja Vidhi, and participate in joyful celebrations like Dahi Handi.

According to the Hindu Panchang, Krishna Janmashtami falls on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The Nishita Puja Muhurat, the time when Lord Krishna is believed to have taken birth will begin at 12:01 AM and end at 12:46 AM on August 17. The duration of the Nishita Puja is 45 minutes.

Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Date and Time

In 2025, Janmashtami will be observed without the presence of Rohini Nakshatra, which is traditionally considered auspicious for Krishna’s birth celebrations. Still, devotees will observe the Vrat and Puja with the same devotion and faith.

Significance of Krishna Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami commemorates the divine appearance of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Devotees keep a day-long fast, sing bhajans, read Bhagavad Gita, and offer special bhog to Baal Gopal. The midnight Puja marks the exact time of His birth, with rituals such as Shodashopachara Puja, Abhishekam, and offering of butter and sweets.

Celebrations Across India

From Mathura and Vrindavan to Dwarka and Maharashtra, Janmashtami is celebrated with enthusiasm. In Maharashtra, the highlight is the Dahi Handi festival on the next day, where young Govindas form human pyramids to break pots filled with curd, symbolising Krishna’s playful nature.