Celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth at the most auspicious hour with this complete guide to Janmashtami dates, Nishita Muhurat, and regional schedules
Krishna Janmashtami 2025 will be celebrated with devotion and grandeur across India and worldwide. This festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, and is one of the most significant Hindu occasions. While celebrations are filled with fasting, bhajans, and temple rituals, timing is everything—and observing puja during the Shubh Muhurat is believed to bring special blessings.
This year, there’s a common question: Is Janmashtami on August 15 or 16? The answer depends on tradition—some follow the date based on the start of Ashtami Tithi, while others align with the Rohini Nakshatra. Here’s the full breakdown.
Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Date
- Household Observance: Begins on the night of Friday, 15 August 2025
- Vaishnava (ISKCON) Observance: On Saturday, 16 August 2025
Both traditions agree on performing the Nishita (midnight) puja between the late hours of 15 August and early 16 August, marking the exact time of Krishna’s birth.
Shubh Muhurat: Nishita Puja Timing
The most auspicious window for Janmashtami puja is the Nishita Muhurat—the time Lord Krishna is believed to have been born.
- Nishita Muhurat: 12:04 AM to 12:47 AM, August 16, 2025
Devotees often fast the entire day and break it only after completing the midnight rituals.
Other Auspicious Timings on Janmashtami (August 16, 2025)
Alongside the Nishita Muhurat, several other periods are considered spiritually favorable:
- Brahma Muhurta: 4:24 AM – 5:07 AM
- Vijay Muhurat: 2:37 PM – 3:30 PM
- Twilight Time: 7:00 PM – 7:22 PM
These moments are ideal for meditation, chanting mantras, or offering prayers.
City-Wise Nishita Muhurat Timings
| City | Nishita Muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 12:04 AM – 12:47 AM |
| Mumbai | 12:20 AM – 1:05 AM |
| Bengaluru | 12:01 AM – 12:47 AM |
| Chennai | 11:51 PM – 12:36 AM |
| Hyderabad | 11:58 PM – 12:43 AM |
| Kolkata | 11:25 PM – 12:10 AM |
| Ahmedabad | 12:14 AM – 12:59 AM |
Tips for Observing Janmashtami Puja
- Begin fasting early in the morning and avoid grains until after midnight puja.
- Decorate the puja area with flowers, diyas, and an idol of baby Krishna (Bal Gopal).
- Chant the Hare Krishna Mahamantra and read from the Bhagavad Gita.
- Break the fast (Parana) only after sunrise on the following day.
Whether you follow the household or Vaishnava tradition, Krishna Janmashtami is a moment to celebrate divine love, joy, and faith. Aligning your prayers with the Shubh Muhurat ensures your devotion is offered at the most spiritually charged hour.
Also Read : Krishna Janmashtami 2025: Unique Traditions and Celebrations Across India & the World
