In this year’s Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on the 16th of August. Find out about the Nishita-Kal-Puja Shubh Muhurat as well as the different times across all cities.
The most jolly day of devotees of Lord Krishna is here. The year Janmashtami 2025 Shubh muhurat is on the 16th of August. It is Kanha’s birthday, 5252nd anniversary and is observed across the nation with huge excitement. The sacred celebration of this festival during Ashtami Tithi, the day of Krishna Paksha during Bhadrapada month is of special importance.
Hindu tradition holds it is believed that Lord Krishna came into the world around midnight, during Nishita Kaal. Thus, the prayers that are performed at this period are thought to be the as the most effective. We will provide all the details on the upcoming Janmashtami 2025 Shubh Muhurat.
When is Janmashtami 2025 – Date and Time
The Janmashtami’s Ashtami Tithi begins at 11:49 PM on the evening of August 15 and will continue until 9:34PM on the 16th of August. As per Uday atithi calculus, Janmashtami will be celebrated on the 16th of August.
Rohini Nakshatra, the place where Lord Krishna was birthed, starts at 4:38 am on the 17th of August. This particular conjunction is what is what makes the this year’s Janmashtami extra significant.
Most Auspicious Nishita Kaal Puja Muhurat
The most important time during Janmashtami 2025 Shubh Muhurat is Nishita Kaal. The puja time is 12:04 am to 12:47 am on August 17,. The devotees can enjoy the golden hour duration of approximately 43 minutes over the course of 43 minutes.
At this point:
- The Lord Krishna’s idol can be bathed with honey, milk and
- Deity dress in modern outfits and jewels
- Make sugar candy, butter and laddus for Bhog
- Invoke bhajan-kirtan as well as reenact birth leelas
City-wise Janmashtami Puja Muhurat 2025
The Janmashtami 2025 Shubh Muhurat timing varies somewhat in the different cities of the country.
North India:
- New Delhi: August 17, night, 12:04 until 12:47
- Gurgaon: August 17 night from 12:04 until 12:48.
- Noida August 17, night, 12:03-12:46
- Jaipur: August 17 night from 12:09 until 12:53
- Chandigarh: August 17th night, 12:06 to 12:49
West India:
- Mumbai: August 17 night from 12:20 until 01:05
- Pune: August 17th night from 12:16 until 01:01
- Ahmedabad: August 17th night, 12:22 at 01:06
South India:
- Chennai: August 17 night from 11:50 until 12:36
- Bangalore: August 17th, night from 12:01 until 12:47.
- Hyderabad: August 17th, night from 11:58 until 12:43.
East India:
- Kolkata: August 17th night, 11:19 pm to 12:03 am.
Special Places:
- Vrindavan: August 16 at night, late into the night from 12:04 until 12:47
Janmashtami Fasting Rules and Bhog
The devotees are required to observe a complete fast during Janmashtami day. It is possible to break the fast at 9:34 pm on August 16, at the time that Ashtami Tithi ends.
Bhog Items:
- Sugar candy and butter (Krishna’s her favorite)
- Kheer and other milk-based sweets, the rabri
- Barfi, laddu and peda
- Tulsi leaves
- Panchamrit (milk curd sugar, honey, ghee)
Complete Puja Procedure
Morning Preparation:
- Shower in the time of Brahma Muhurat (4:24 from 5:07 to 4:24 AM)
- Decorate your home with floral arrangements and the rangoli
- Make a swing to Lord Krishna’s idol
- Collect bhog materials
Night Puja (During Nishita Kaal):
- Aarti and light lamps.
- Ritual bath for Lord Krishna
- Wear new clothing and dress up
- Bhog the villagers and then perform bhajan-kirtan
- Conch blow at the time of birth and then chant “Nand ke aanand bhayo”
Special Yogas and Significance
This year’s Janmashtami is marked by the entire combination with Sarvatha Siddhi Yoga and Amrit Siddhi Yoga. The combination is thought to be extremely unusual and powerful. The prayers performed on this day are believed to bring:
- The fulfillment of your wishes
- Prosperity and happiness at home
- A blessing to welcome a child
- Business success
Holy places like Mathura, Vrindavan and Dwarka have special celebrations during the day. Temples hold vigils all night long as well as kirtan programmes.
The sacred event in the month of Janmashtami 2025 Shubh Muhurat is unique for those who are devotees. Praying on Nishita Kaal are accompanied by particular blessings from Lord Krishna. Devotion to the day can help Lord Krishna meet the needs of his followers.
Jai Shree Krishna!
