Janmashtami
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight. Devotees fast through the day, decorate cradles, sing bhajans, and break their fast after midnight aarti.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Krishna Ashtami
Prev day 23:50 Same day 21:34
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Krishna Navami
Same day 21:34 Next day 19:24
Ashtami — a powerful, intense tithi. Traditionally avoided for starting fresh ventures.
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Saturday
Saturday — ruled by Saturn. A disciplined, slow-moving day; good for completing pending work, less so for fresh starts.
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Shravana · Bhadrapada
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Bharani
Prev day 07:36 Same day 06:06
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Krittika
Same day 06:06 Next day 04:39
Fierce nakshatra — traditionally avoided for major new beginnings; better for completing or breaking patterns.
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Vriddhi
Prev day 10:17 Same day 07:22
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Dhruva
Same day 07:22 Next day 04:29
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Balava
Prev day 23:50 Same day 10:42
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Kaulava
Same day 10:42 Same day 21:34
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Taitila
Same day 21:34 Next day 08:29
A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Saturday, August 16, 2025