Janmashtami

Explained: The legend behind Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations

Several Krishna temples, especially ISKCON celebrate Lord Krishna's birthday, Janmashtami, with preparations beginning days in advance. 

Aug 28, 2021, 16:36 PM IST

Krishna Janmashtami 2021: Shubh Puja Muhurat, Dahi Handi timings, vidhi and vrat rituals

The festival of Janmashtami celebrates the birthday of Lord Krishna, also known by the name Gokulashtami at many places. Amid coronavirus pandemic, celebrations remain low key but, however, that hasn't dampened the spirits of Krishna Bhakts. 

Aug 28, 2021, 13:31 PM IST

Janmashtami 2021: TV shows, films on Shri Krishna which helped us know the Lord better- In Pics!

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna, who is the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu was born on this special day.

Aug 28, 2021, 10:46 AM IST

Janmashtami 2021: From Mathura to Bangladesh - know how the world celebrates the festival!

The festival is celebrated across the world with full fervour by the devotees of Lord Krishna. 

Aug 27, 2021, 15:52 PM IST

Janmashtami 2021: Best wishes, WhatsApp and Facebook messages to send to your loved ones!

Janmashtami, a festival marking the birthday of Lord Krishna, will be celebrated on 30th August this year.

Aug 27, 2021, 15:36 PM IST

Janmashtami 2021: 3 must have Methais this festive season

Enjoy these favourite mithai of Lord Sri Krishna this Janmashtami

Aug 26, 2021, 14:51 PM IST

Janmashtami 2021: Ponder on these 5 lessons by Lord Krishna on life and success given to Arjun

5 quotes by Lord Krishna this Janamashtami for your bright and happy future

Aug 25, 2021, 15:26 PM IST

Gujarat releases COVID-19 guidelines for Janmashtami and Ganesh Utsav festivals, check details

The Vijay Rupani-led government has announced relaxation in night curfew time in eight metros.

Aug 25, 2021, 11:04 AM IST

Krishna Janmashtami 2021: Timeless Bollywood songs on eternal Radha-Krishna bond!

As per Hindu calendar, Lord Krishna was born on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha during the Bhadrapad month in the Rohini Nakshatra. 

Aug 24, 2021, 17:20 PM IST

India celebrated Lord Krishna’s birth with joy and reverence

The birth of Lord Krishna, believed to be the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, is an annual Hindu festival celebrated as Janmashtami or Gokulashatami. It is usually observed on the eighth day or Ashtami of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Shravan or Bhadrapad.

Aug 13, 2020, 07:20 AM IST

DNA: Lord Krishna's teachings that can keep you away from depression

Daily News and Analysis (DNA) hosted by Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, brings to you analysis of the top news of the day. In this segment of DNA, we tell you about Lord Krishna's preachings which can keep you away from depression in this corona time.

Aug 12, 2020, 23:14 PM IST

Janmashtami 2020: Urvashi Rautela wishes for good health amid COVID-19 crisis

On the work front, Urvashi Rautela was last seen in a comedy-drama film titled Virgin Bhanupriya. It also featured Gautam Gulati and Archana Puran Singh in pivotal roles.

Aug 12, 2020, 10:39 AM IST

Janmashtami 2020: Did you know the legend behind celebrating Lord Krishna's birthday?

Krishna Janmashtami is followed by Nandotsav which hails the festive occasion of the times when Nanda Baba distributed gifts and sweets in the neighbourhood upon the birth of child Krishna.

Aug 12, 2020, 08:38 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi greets people on the occasion of Janmashtami

Janmashtami, which is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna, is also popularly called Shri Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami. 

Aug 11, 2020, 23:44 PM IST

Janmashtami 2020: Wish your loved ones with these texts, WhatsApp and Facebook messages

Janmashtami is one of the most important Hindu festivals. 

Aug 11, 2020, 10:34 AM IST

Janmashtami 2020: Date, timing, puja vidhi, significance - everything you need to know

This year, Janmashtami will be celebrated two days - August 11 and 12 - and the preparations have already begun. 

Aug 10, 2020, 11:39 AM IST

Govinda fractures both hands during Dahi Handi festivities in Gujarat

An untoward incident soured the festival of Janmashtami for a 32-year-old govinda, when he slipped during the Dahi Handi revelry on Monday in Gujarat's Surat and fractured both his hands.

Aug 25, 2019, 22:21 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to visit Shreenathji temple in Bahrain today to participate in Janmashtami event

PM Modi will also launch the work of the temple's renovation. The 200-year-old Shree Krishna temple was built in 1817 and  situated in Bahrain's capital Manama.

Aug 25, 2019, 08:43 AM IST

PM Modi to participate in Janmashtami event in Gulf's oldest temple on his visit to Bahrain on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday participate at a Janmashtami event in Gulf's oldest temple-- the Shreenathji [Shree Krishna] Hindu Temple in Bahrain built by the Thattai Hindu community who had arrived from the Sindh, undivided India.

Aug 24, 2019, 21:22 PM IST

Shri Krishna Janmashtami's boom across the country, UP CM Yogi will be in Mathura

Shri Krishna Janmashtami's boom across the country, UP CM Yogi will be in Mathura. Watch this video to know more.

Aug 24, 2019, 08:18 AM IST