Krishna Janmashtami 2025: A Celebration of Divine Love, Devotion, & Joy
Every year, millions of devotees around the world gather to celebrate the birth of one of Hinduism’s most beloved deities—Lord Krishna. Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami or Krishna Jayanti, marks the divine appearance of the eighth avatar of Vishnu, born to protect dharma and spread the message of love and righteousness. In 2025, Krishna Janmashtami falls on Friday, August 15, and it promises to be a spiritually charged day filled with devotion, festivities, and cultural vibrancy. The Legend of Krishna’s Birth The story of Krishna’s birth is nothing short of miraculous. Born over 5,000 years ago in Mathura, in a time of tyranny and darkness, Krishna arrived to defeat the cruel King Kansa—his maternal uncle—and restore balance to the world. According to legend, Kansa had imprisoned his sister Devaki and her husband Vasudeva due to a prophecy that their eighth child would be his destroyer. Krishna, the eighth child, was secretly transported by Vasudeva across the Yamuna Riv...