Festivals News: Hindus are preparing for Krishna Janmashtami , a major festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. In 2025 , the auspicious day falls on August 16th Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on Ashtami ithi, or the 8th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. This year, there is a bit of confusion around the exact Janmashtami 2025 date . The reason is that the Ashtami tithi begins on the night of 15 August and ends before noon on 16 August. So, people are wondering whether Janmashtami should be celebrated on 15 August or according to the Udaya Tithi (sunrise rule) on 16 August 2025 . Krishna Janmashtami 2025 falls on August 15–16. Know the date , tithi, puja timings, rituals, and complete list of puja samagri for home worship. Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Date Confusion: City-Wise Shubh Muhurat, Fasting Rules, ISKCON Timings, Lord Krishna’s Birth Story and outfit tips for kids as Krishna and Radha.