Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami, Krishnashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti and Sree Jayanthi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In 2025, Janmashtami will be observed on August 16th with various sects celebrating on different days based on the position of Rohini Nakshatra and Udaya Tithi. The Ashtami tithi begins on August 15 at 11:49 pm and ends on August 16 at 9:34 pm. The Nishita Puja, marking the divine descent of Lord Krishna, will be observed between 12:04 AM and 12:47 AM on August 17.

Devotees celebrate Janmashtami with immense joy and fervor. It's a day filled with devotion, music, and vibrant colors, especially in Mathura and Vrindavan, the birthplace and childhood home of Krishna. Across India, Janmashtami is celebrated with unique traditions. Many devotees observe fasts, breaking them after the midnight puja. The idols of Lord Krishna are adorned with new clothes and jewelry.

In Maharashtra and North India, "Dahi Handi" is a popular tradition where teams form human pyramids to break pots of curd or butter, emulating Krishna's playful acts. "Raslilas," enactments of Krishna's life, along with devotional songs and dances, are also common. The Bhagavata Purana is recited, and praises are sung in devotion.

As Janmashtami 2025 approaches, here are some wishes, quotes, and greetings to share with loved ones:

Wishes:

• May the melody of Krishna's flute awaken love, peace, and joy in your heart.
• Wishing you a Janmashtami where every worry washes away in devotion, and every heartbeat dances to Krishna's rhythm.
• May your life be as sweet as Makhan (butter) in Krishna's hands and as pure as Radha's love.
• May the blessings of Gopal light up your life like the bright peacock feather on his crown.
• May the divine melody of Krishna's flute bring harmony into your life.
• May Lord Krishna bless you with peace, prosperity, and endless joy.
• Wishing you a Janmashtami filled with devotion, happiness, and divine blessings of Kanha.
• May the birth of Lord Krishna bring new light, love, and positivity into your life.

Quotes:

• "When your heart becomes Vrindavan, Krishna will dance within it forever".
• "To love like Radha and to guide like Krishna is to understand the true essence of life".
• "On this Janmashtami, may you find the courage of Arjuna and the wisdom of Krishna in every crossroad of life".
• "The true celebration of Krishna's birth lies in nurturing compassion, dissolving ego, and embracing joy".
• "May the peacock feather remind you that beauty lies in humility, and grace in simplicity".
• "Just as Gokul rejoiced at his birth, may your heart overflow with faith and bliss this Janmashtami".

Greetings & Status Updates:

• Happy Janmashtami – May Krishna live in our hearts forever.
• Life's true beauty lies in living like Radha and loving like Krishna.
• He steals butter, He steals hearts – Jai Shree Krishna!
• Vrindavan is not a place, it's a feeling in the heart.
• Celebrating the birth of the Lord who taught the world the meaning of love and duty.
• Life feels brighter when you walk in Krishna's light.
• Kanha's smile is the answer to all worries.
• Dressed in devotion, dancing in joy – that's my Janmashtami vibe.

Janmashtami is more than just a festival; it's a celebration of faith, love, and the eternal charm of Lord Krishna. It is a time to connect with the divine and share joy and devotion with family and friends.