Masik Krishna Janmashtami 2025: Date, Tithi, Rituals, and Significance
Masik Krishna Janmashtami is a monthly celebration dedicated to Lord Krishna, observed on the Ashtami date of the Krishna Paksha. This year, the festival will be celebrated on May 20, 2025. Learn about the date, rituals, and significance of this sacred occasion.
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This sacred occasion is also known as Masik Janmashtami, which holds deep religious meaning for devotees across India and the world. This day is dedicated to Lord Krishna. But, along with Lord Krishna, his birth parents Vasudev and Devaki, his foster parents Nand Baba and mother Yashoda, Lord Krishna's brother Balram, and his sister Subhadra are also worshipped.
Masik Krishna Janmashtami is different from the annual Janmashtami, which is celebrated in the month of Bhadrapada (August-September). The festival is observed on the Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha, which is the dark fortnight of the lunar cycle.
Masik Krishna Janmashtami offers an opportunity to devotees towards Lord Krishna and to seek his blessing. It is believed that fasting on the monthly Krishna Janmashtami destroys sins and fulfills all wishes. Worshipping Bal Gopal on this day gives the blessings of having a child. Devotees also get salvation by observing this fast.
Masik Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Date and Timing
Masik Krishna Janmashtami - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Masik Krishna Janmashtami muhurta - 12:13 AM to 12:57 AM, May 21
Jyeshtha, Krishna Ashtami Tithi begins - May 20, 05:51 AM
Jyestha, Krishna Ashtami Tithi ends - May 21, 04:55 AM
Puja Vidhi
On this auspicious day, devotees should wake up early and take a bath before Sunrise. Clean your home with Gangajal and wear neat and clean clothes. It is best to visit Lord Krishna on this day to seek blessings.
But if you can't visit the temple, you can worship the deity at home. Prepare an asan and put a cloth on it. Place the idol of Lord Krishna and offer yellow flowers, panchamrit, bhog (kheer, fruits, and dry fruits), and recite the Geeta, and finally perform Lord Krishna's Aarti.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Masik Krishna Janmashtami?
Masik Krishna Janmashtami is a monthly festival celebrated on the Ashtami date of the Krishna Paksha, dedicated to Lord Krishna and his family members.
When is Masik Krishna Janmashtami in 2025?
Masik Krishna Janmashtami in 2025 will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
What are the benefits of observing a fast on Masik Krishna Janmashtami?
Fasting on Masik Krishna Janmashtami is believed to destroy sins and fulfill all wishes. It also helps in seeking the blessings of Lord Krishna and his family.
What is the significance of worshipping Bal Gopal on this day?
Worshipping Bal Gopal on Masik Krishna Janmashtami is believed to bring the blessings of having a child and gaining salvation.
What are the essential rituals to perform on Masik Krishna Janmashtami?
Essential rituals include waking up early, taking a bath, cleaning the home with Gangajal, wearing clean clothes, and offering prayers to Lord Krishna with yellow flowers, panchamrit, and bhog.
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