Janmashtami isn’t just a festival—it’s the divine birthday of our beloved Lord Krishna! This year, it falls on Friday, August 15, 2025. Homes glow with joy, temples echo with bhajans, and hearts overflow with devotion.
Ashtami Tithi: Aug 15, 11:49 PM – Aug 16, 9:34 PM
Midnight Puja (Nishita Puja): Aug 16, 12:01 AM – 12:47 AM
Rohini Nakshatra: Aug 17, 4:38 AM – Aug 18, 3:17 AM
Dahi Handi: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Let’s welcome Krishna with love, devotion, and lots of celebration!
Why is Janmashtami So Special?
Krishna lives in our hearts. He's not just a God; He's a friend, guide, and lover. His stories teach us the right way to live.
The wisdom in Bhagavad Gita is still remains relevant today. Janmashtami reminds us of divine power that ensures good triumphs over evil.
Krishna Decorated Puja Altar
Janmashtami Fasting: How to Observe Vrat?
Many observe a fast on Janmashtami to purify the mind and seek Krishna’s blessings.
Early Start: Wake up early and take a holy bath.
Sankalp: Set a clear intention before starting the fast.
Fasting Type: Choose Nirahar (no food/water) or Falahar (fruits, milk, vrat-friendly food like kuttu/singhare atta). Avoid grains and pulses.
Chanting & Bhajans: Spend the day remembering Krishna, singing bhajans, and listening to His stories.
Stay Pure: Keep your mind and body free from negativity.
Night Vigil: Stay awake with bhajans, kirtans, and temple visits.
Midnight Puja: Around 12:04–12:47 AM (Aug 16), bathe and decorate Krishna’s idol, then offer bhog.
Break the Fast: Next morning, end your fast with falahar or a light meal after puja.
Janmashtami Home Decoration
Janmashtami Dos and Don'ts: Quick Guide
To help you observe Janmashtami perfectly, here are some key things to DO and DON'T:
What to DO on Janmashtami:
Do wake up before sunrise and take a bathe to purify yourself.
Do observe the fast with devotion, whether it's Nirahar or Falahar.
Do decorate your home and puja altar beautifully.
Do offer fresh flowers, tulsi leaves, and Makhan-Mishri to Lord Krishna.
Do chant "Hare Krishna" mantras, sing bhajans, and listen to Krishna katha.
Do perform the midnight puja with full devotion, welcoming Kanha.
Do break your fast with light, sattvic food for the next morning.
Do offer every prayers peace and prosperity.
Makhan-Mishri to Lord Krishna
Things Don't DO on Janmashtami:
Don't consume any grains, rice, or pulses if you're fasting.
Don't use onion or garlic in any food prepared for the festival.
Don't engage in negative thoughts, arguments, or gossip.
Don't consume any non-vegetarian food or alcohol on this sacred day.
Don't break your fast before the designated time (after midnight puja and the next morning).
Don't sleep during the midnight puja time if you are observing Raatri Jagran.
What Else to Do on Janmashtami?
Beyond fasting and the Do's & Don'ts, here's how we celebrate:
Home Decor: Adorn your home with flowers and rangoli.
Jhaankiyan: Set up beautiful tableaux depicting Krishna's birth and leelas.
Bhajan-Kirtan: Enjoy continuous bhajan-kirtan in temples and homes.
Makhan-Mishri Bhog: Offer Makhan-Mishri (butter and rock sugar), Krishna's favorite!
Kids Dressed as Krishna: See adorable little ones dressed as Krishna and Radha.
Donations: Perform daan-punya (charity) as per your capacity.
Greetings: Share "Happy Janmashtami" wishes and celebrate together!
Dahi Handi Fun: In Maharashtra, people celebrate by making human pyramids to break a pot of dahi hung high up—just like Krishna did while stealing butter!
Dahi Handi and Kids Dressed as Krishna
Janmashtami is more than a festival. It's a symbol of our culture and faith. We unite to remember Lord Krishna's love and teachings, resolving to better our lives. Jai Shri Krishna!
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