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Janmashtami 2025 on August 16: History, Rituals, and How India Will Celebrate Lord Krishna’s Birth

Shree Krishna Janmashtami, one of the most revered festivals in Hinduism, marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. In 2025, Janmashtami will be celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm on August 16th (as per the Hindu lunar calendar, the exact date may vary based on regional traditions). This festival is observed with fasting, prayers, devotional songs, and grand reenactments of Krishna’s childhood, especially his birth in Mathura’s prison.