Janmashtami 2025: Know 108 names of Shri Krishna

Janmashtami 2025: India will observe Shri Krishna Janmashtami on August 16, 2025. As per the scriptures, this marks the birth of Shri Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, from Mother Devaki's womb. Devotees fast and offer prayers to Shri Krishna on this occasion. It is believed that reciting the 108 names of Lord Shri Krishna on this day brings his favor and grants all desires.

Every name of Lord Krishna represents a different aspect or divine play of his. If you observe a fast on Janmashtami, make sure to recite these 108 names. Reciting these names will bring tranquility to the mind, enhance spiritual strength, alleviate suffering, and fulfill all desires.

In Hindu texts, the number 108 is deemed holy, with both spiritual and scientific explanations for its significance.

1. There are 108 Upanishads, which are the essence of the Vedas.

2. There are 108 energy points mentioned in Yoga.

3. The distance between the Sun and the Earth is approximately 108 times the diameter of the Sun.

4. There are 108 beads in a rosary, with which mantras or names are chanted.

Janmashtami 2025: Know the 108 names of Krishna Ji here:-

1. Krishna
2. Kamalnath
3. Vasudeva
4. Sanatan
5. Vasudevaatmaja
6. Punya
7. Lilamanusha Vigraha
8. Srivatsa Kaustubhadhara
9. Yashodavatsala
10. Hari
11. Chaturbhujatta Chakrasigada
12. Sankhambuja Yudayujaya
13. Devakinandana
14. Srishaya
15. Nandagopa Priyatmaja
16. Yamunavega Samhara
17. Balabhadra Priyanuja
18. Putana Jivita Har
19. Shakatasura Bhajan
20. Nandavraja Jananandin
21. Sachchidanandavigraha
22. Navneet Viliptanga
23. Navneetantan
24. Muchukunda Prasadaka
25. Shodashastri Sahasresh
26. Tribhangi
27. Madhurakrita
28. Shukavagamritabdindave
29. Govinda
30. Yogipati
31. Vatsavati charaya
32. Ananta
33. Dhenukasurabhanjanaya
34. Trini-krita-trinavartaya
35. Yamalarjuna bhanjana 36.
Uttalottalabhetre
Tamal Shyamala Krita
38. Gopa Gopishwara
39. Yogi
40. Kotisurya Samaprabha
41. Ilapati
42. Paranjyotisha
43. Yadavendra
44. Yadudvahaya
45. Vanamaline
46. Pitavasse
47. Parijatapaharakaya
48. Govarthanachaloddhartre 49.
Gopala
Sarvapalakaya
51. Ajaya
52. Niranjana
53. Kamajanakaya
54. Kanjalochanaaya
55. Madhughne
56. Mathura Natha
57. Dwarkanayakaya
58. Bali
59. Brindhavananta Sancharine
60. Tulsidam Bhushanaya
61. Syamantakamanerhartre
62. Naranarayanaatmakaaya
63. Kubja Krishnambardharaya
64. Mayine
65. Paramapurusha
66. Mushtikasura Chanur Mallayuddha Visharadaya
67. Sansaravairi
68. Kansarir
69. Murari
70. Narakantaka
71. Anadi Brahmacharika
72. Krishnavyasa Karshaka 73.
Shishupalashirashchetta
Duryodhanakulantakrita
75. Vidurakrura Varada
76. Visvaroopapradarshaka
77. Satyavache
78. Satya Sankalpa
79. Satyabhamaratha
80. Jayi
81. Subhadra Purvaja
82. Vishnu
83. Bhishmamukti Pradayaka
84. Jagadguru
85. Jagannath 86.
Venunada Visharada
Vrishabhasura Vidhvansi
88. Banasura Karantakrita
89. Yudhisthira Pratishthatre
90. Barhibarhavatansaka
91. Parthasarathi
92. Avyakta
93. Gitaamrita Mahodadhi
94. Kaliyaphanimanikya Ranjit Sripadambuja
95. Damodara
96. Yajnabhokta
97. Danavendra Vinashaka
98. Narayana
99. Parabrahma
100. Pannagashan Vahana
101. Jalkrida Samasakta Gopivastrapaharaka
102. Punya Sloka
103. Tirthakara
104. Vedavedya
105. Dayanidhi
106. Sarvabhutatmaka
107. Sarvagraharupi
108. Paratparaya

Janmashtami 2025: Method of chanting

Recite the 108 names of Shri Krishna either in the morning or evening with a tranquil mind, seated on a mat, and holding a Tulsi rosary. As you chant, visualize the splendid image of Lord Krishna, the captivating melody of his flute, and his divine activities. This practice will bring you mental tranquility. These 108 names of Shri Krishna are more than mere words; they impart divine energy. Each name of Shri Krishna carries a story and power within it. A devotee who recites these names experiences peace, love, and joy in their life.

Radha Ashtami 2025: Radha Ashtami is observed on the eighth day of the bright fortnight in the Bhadrapada month. This occasion is marked with respect and devotion to honor the birth of Radha Rani. Radha Ashtami occurs 15 days following Shri Krishna Janmashtami.

Importance of Radha Ashtami

It is believd that honoring Radha ji also brings joy to Lord Krishna. Devotion to Shri Krishna is seen as incomplete without mentioning Radha Rani alongside him. Radha Ashtami holds special importance for worship, fasting, and bhajan-kirtan. This day represents devotion, love, and service. Read more......