Janmashtami
Wednesday, August 25, 2027
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
Krishna Ashtami
Prev day20:25Same day19:20
Krishna Navami
Same day19:20Next day17:39
Ashtami — a powerful, intense tithi. Traditionally avoided for starting fresh ventures.
Wednesday
Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.
- AmantaShravanaPurnimantaBhadrapada
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Krittika
Prev day12:37Same day12:27
Rohini
Same day12:27Next day11:41
Mixed nakshatra — energies vary; choose activities to match the day's mood.
Vyaghata
Prev day23:47Same day21:48
Harshana
Same day21:48Next day19:19
An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
Balava
Prev day20:25Same day07:57
Kaulava
Same day07:57Same day19:20
Taitila
Same day19:20Next day06:34
A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2027