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Every year Kanhaiya’s birth anniversary is celebrated with pomp on this date. On the occasion of Janmashtami, different forms of God like Shaligram, Laddoo Gopal and Radha-Krishna form are duly worshiped. On this day, devotees keep Nirjala fast.
Krishna Janmashtami
New Delhi: Today, the festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami is being celebrated across the country. Lord Krishna was born on the Ashtami date of Bhadrapada Krishna. Lord Krishna appeared in the Rohini constellation at midnight.
Therefore, every year Kanhaiya's birth anniversary is celebrated with pomp on this date. On the occasion of Janmashtami, different forms of God like Shaligram, Laddoo Gopal and Radha-Krishna form are duly worshiped. On this day, devotees keep Nirjala fast.
Then in the auspicious time of night, Kanha is born from cucumber. He is bathed with Panchamrit and prayed for happiness and prosperity.
Janmashtami date and auspicious yoga (Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Shubh Yog)
This year Ashtami Tithi starts at 11:48 pm on 15 August 2025 and ends at 9:34 pm on 16 August. According to Udiya Tithi, the festival of Janmashtami is being celebrated on 16 August i.e. today. This time many special yogas are also being formed on Janmashtami. Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga and Amrit Siddhi Yoga are also being formed on this day.
What is the auspicious time of worship on Janmashtami? (Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Shubh muhurt)
This time on Janmashtami, the auspicious time for the worship of Laddu Gopal at night will be from 12:04 pm to 12:47 pm on August 16. That is, devotees will get a total of 45 minutes to perform the birth of Shri Krishna and worship properly.
How to choose the idol of Shri Krishna?
Generally, the idol of Bal Krishna is installed on Janmashtami. But you can also choose the idol of Krishna according to your wish. If you wish for love and marital happiness, then install the idol of Radha-Krishna. Choose the form of Bal Krishna for child birth. And for the fulfillment of all wishes, install Bansidhari Krishna.
How to do Shri Krishna's makeup? (Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Shringar vidhi)
Flowers have special significance in the makeup of Shri Krishna on Janmashtami. Use fresh and fragrant flowers in abundance for worship on this day. Dress Laddu Gopal in yellow clothes. Apply Gopi Chandan and sandalwood on the forehead and body. Do not use black color. Offering Vaijayanti flowers to Krishna is considered very auspicious. After the makeup is complete, show Kanha his beauty by showing him the mirror.
Shri Krishna's Prasad (Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Prasad)
While offering Prasad to Shri Krishna on Janmashtami, make sure to offer Panchamrit i.e. milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar. Adding basil to this Prasad is considered extremely auspicious. It is used both as Abhishek and Prasad of God. There is a religious belief that Panchamrit is a symbol of purity, prosperity and good fortune. And by consuming it, both the mind and the body remain pure. Offer dry fruits, butter and sugar candy with it. Coriander panjiri is also offered at many places. Many types of complete satvik food can also be offered to Shri Krishna on this day.
Rules of Janmashtami fast? (Krishna Janmashtami 2025 vrat niyam)
On Krishna Janmashtami, take a bath in the morning and take a pledge of fasting or worship. This fast is kept without water. The fasting person can consume water only once a day. However, in some circumstances, Jalahar or Phalahar fast can also be kept. Be completely Satvik on this day. Give birth to Bal Gopal from cucumber at midnight. Then keep the metal idol of Kanha in a vessel. Give him Panchamrit bath with milk, curd, honey, sugar and finally ghee. Then give him a bath with water. Offer yellow cloth, flowers and Prasad to Shri Krishna. Keep in mind that the things to be offered should be offered only after putting them in the conch. The person observing fast or worship should not wear black or white clothes on this day.
Worship Lord Krishna with these mantras and praises (Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Mantra)
The name of Lord Krishna itself is a Mahamantra. It can also be chanted. Apart from this, you can also chant "Hare Krishna" Mahamantra. Recite "Madhuraashtak" for love and happiness in life. Recite Shrimad Bhagwat Gita to get Shri Krishna as a Guru. You can also recite "Gopal Sahasranaam" to fulfill all your wishes.
