The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna is Janmashtami, India and one of the most famous Hindu festivals around the world. This year, according to the Drick Almanac, the auspicious festival will be celebrated in two days: 15 and 16 August. Ashtami Tithi begins on August 15, 2025 at 11:49, and ends on August 16, 2025 at 9:34 pm, the advance days are prepared to welcome the devotees with love, grandeur and grandeur.
An important part of this festival is Janamashtami Vrat (Fast) -A spiritual observation is a spiritual observation which purifies the body and mind by deepening the dedication to Shri Krishna. If you plan to inspect Janamashtami fast this year, then here is a complete guide for its rituals, importance and traditions.
1. Pre-VRAT Preparation
- VRAT begins with internal and external purification.
- Clean the house and altar: Decorate the worship area with flowers, rangoli and lights.
- Arrange for worship items: Butter, milk, curd, honey, fruits, basil leaves, incense, lamps, and idol or image of Lord Krishna.
- Mental preparation: Read the Bhagavad Gita to chant Krishna mantras or set a devotional tone.
2. Types of Janamashtami fast
Devotees inspect VRAT in various ways based on their health, age and traditions:
Neerajala fast: Complete fast without food or water till midnight.
Phalhar fast: Only fruits, milk and water are consumed.
Satvik vrat: Light vegetarian food without grains, onions or garlic.
3. Morning ritual on Janamashtami
- Get up during Brahma Muhurta (before sunrise).
- Take a bath and wear clean, preferably yellow or saffron clothes (colors associated with Krishna).
- Pray to Lord Vishnu and Krishna.
- Listen or listen to Vishnu Sahasranama or Krishna Ashtakam.
4. Day observation
- Avoid disturbing – Look at the day of reading the stories of hymns, kirtans, and Krishna Leela.
- Prepare special offerings like Makhan-Mishri (Butter and Sugar), Panchmarit and milk-based sweets.
- Many temples host janki (tableau) and cultural programs, describing the events of the birth and life of Krishna.
5. Midnight Puja – Most auspicious moments
Krishna is believed to have been born at midnight in Mathura. Night rituals are the main attraction of VRAT:
- Shodashopachara puja: Bathing the idol with milk, curd, ghee, honey, and water (Abhishek) worshiping the sixteen-step.
- Decoration: Bal Gopal in new clothes, jewelry, and a peacock feather crown.
- Chanting and Aarti: Sing Krishna hymns, perform Aarti, and ring bails to mark their divine births.
- Offer of indulgence: Present sweets, fruits and panchamrit to the deity.
- Breaking fast: Devotees usually broke the VRAT after participating in Prasad after midnight aarti.
6. Spiritual importance of VRAT
- Fasting helps to control desires and purify the mind.
- Midnight worship symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.
- It is believed that they bring prosperity, happiness and liberation from previous sins to observe Janamashtami fast with faith.
7. Important time for Janamashtami 2025
Midnight moment – 12:26 AM, 16 August
Moonrise moment – 10:47 pm Krishna Dashami
Ashtami Tithi begins – 11:49 pm on August 15, 2025
Ashtami Tithi ends – August 16, 2025 at 09:34 pm