India, Aug. 15 -- Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated by devotees with great pomp and fervour, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. This festival is observed in the Ashtami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. Janmashtami is celebrated across India, with devotees fasting to seek blessings and participating in Dahi Handi events. As per Drik Pachang, this year it will be the 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. In 2025, the festival will be observed over two days.

This year, according to Drik Panchang, the auspicious festival will be celebrated over two days: August 15 and 16. The Ashtami Tithi begins at 11:49 PM on August 15, 2025, and ends at 9:34 PM on August 16, 2025.

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