Janmashtami 2025: कब है, व्रत विधि और मनाने का सही तरीका
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When is Janmashtami? Every year, Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna and is observed on the 8th day (Ashtami) of Krishna Paksha in the Bhadrapada month, usually falling in August or September.
When is Janmashtami 2025? In 2025, most parts of India will celebrate Janmashtami on 15 August, while Vrindavan and Mathura may observe it on 16 August due to local lunar calculations.
How to do Janmashtami fast? Devotees either choose Nirjala fasting (without water) or Phalahar fasting (fruits & milk only). They spend the day in bhajans, puja, reading holy texts, and break the fast at midnight after Krishna’s Janmotsav.
How to celebrate Janmashtami?
- Decorate temples and Krishna idols beautifully with flowers and lights.
- Offer Makhan Mishri, Panchamrit, and favorite sweets of Lord Krishna.
- Read the Bhagavad Gita or listen to Krishna Leela stories.
- Sing bhajans and perform aarti exactly at midnight.
- Join community events like Dahi Handi for festive fun.
What is Janmashtami? It is the celebration of the divine birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, born to Devaki and Vasudeva in Mathura thousands of years ago.
Past Janmashtami Dates
When was Janmashtami in 2017? In 2017, Janmashtami was celebrated on 14 August in most regions and on 15 August in some parts of India, based on local lunar timings.
When was Janmashtami in previous years?
- 2024 – 26 August
- 2023 – 6 September
- 2022 – 18 August
- 2021 – 30 August
- 2020 – 11 August