People all around the country celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth by fasting, praying, and organizing enjoyable events that bring people together in a spirit of love and peace.
In New Delhi, India, on August 16, 2025: The birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, is celebrated during the festival of Krishna Janmashtami. Today, millions of people in India and throughout the world are remembering it. People are honoring the day with a blend of spiritual respect and joyful celebration. This brings people together to honor one of Hinduism’s most beloved gods.
Around midnight, the time of Krishna’s birth, devotees broke their day-long fast to begin the celebrations. The temples were full of gorgeous decorations, and as part of a holy ceremony called “abhishek,” people bathed statues of newborn Krishna in milk, honey, and water. Families built beautiful cradles in their houses and communities, where they sung prayers and devotional melodies called “bhajans.”
One of the most well-known customs of Janmashtami is the Dahi Handi. During this event, young men build human pyramids to get to and break a clay pot full with curd, milk, and butter. This custom, which is very popular in towns like Mathura and Mumbai, demonstrates how energetic Krishna was as a child and how much he loved butter.
The celebrations at Mathura, where Lord Krishna was born, were the biggest. A lot of people gathered to the Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple to pray and join in the fun. Many individuals went to Vrindavan to pray. Krishna also grew up there. There would be special performances of the “rasleela,” a traditional dance that narrates stories about his life, in temples there.
The festival is a cultural and religious event that promotes peace and unity. People should ponder about what the Bhagavad Gita says and remember how vital it is to love, do your duty, and do the right thing. As the day comes to a close, the air is filled with cries of “Jai Shri Krishna.” These chants indicate how devoted and faithful his disciples are.