Krishna Janmashtami 2025, observed on August 15 and 16, celebrates Lord Krishna's birth with fasting, devotional singing, and midnight puja. The Nishita Kaal Puja, the most auspicious time for worship, occurs between 12:04 AM and 12:47 AM on August 16.
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