Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Janmashtami 2025: Date, Timings, and Significance
Janmashtami, a celebration of Lord Krishna's birth, happens on August 16, 2025.
It's a joyful day with rituals and devotion.
This year, it falls on a special combination of times called Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga and Amrit Siddhi Yoga.
People will perform a Pooja (worship) at a specific time, from 12:04 AM to 12:47 AM on August 17.
Some people break their fast (Parana) after the midnight Pooja, while others wait until sunrise.
Janmashtami will be celebrated on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
The day is dedicated to the birth of Lord Krishna.
The festival coincides with Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga and Amrit Siddhi Yoga.
Ashtami Tithi begins August 15 at 11:49 PM and ends August 16 at 9:34 PM.
The auspicious Pooja time is August 17 from 12:04 AM to 12:47 AM.
- Who
- Devotees of Lord Krishna.
- What
- The celebration of Janmashtami, the birth of Lord Krishna.
- When
- Saturday, August 16, 2025, with the main Pooja time on August 17 from 12:04 AM to 12:47 AM.
- Where
- Celebrated across India.
- Why
- To celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna and perform related rituals.
- Date
- August 16, 2025
- Significance
- Celebrates Lord Krishna's birth
- Tithi Start
- August 15, 11:49 PM
- Tithi End
- August 16, 9:34 PM
- Pooja Time
- August 17, 12:04 AM to 12:47 AM
- Yoga
- Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga and Amrit Siddhi Yoga
