Janmashtami

Lord Krishna-themed coin to be released by Chad

The Lord Krishna-themed coin has been decorated with more than 50 pieces of Swarovski crystals. It has a 3D figure of baby Krishna on a leaf. It is 65 mm in diameter and of 40 mm height.

Aug 12, 2017, 16:47 PM IST

Janmashtami: Make festive atmosphere melodious by singing these songs dedicated to Lord Krishna

To make the occasion even more joyous, we have listed some of the most famous songs dedicated to Lord Krishna from Hindi films.

Aug 10, 2017, 14:43 PM IST

Dahi Handi: SC asks Bombay HC to hear plea against age, height cap

Dahi Handi is a ritual which will be observed during 'Janmashtami' on August 14 this year across Maharashtra and nearby states.

Aug 01, 2017, 13:22 PM IST

Huma Qureshi bemused over people's rigid ideologies and food habits

Actress Huma Qureshi said she is baffled by how people divide others on the basis of their rigid ideologies and food habits.

Jun 30, 2017, 10:50 AM IST

Hundreds challenge human pyramid limits at Indian Hindu festival

India`s Supreme Court on Aug. 17 upheld a lower court`s decision banning youths under 18 from participating in the ritual and restricting the height of the human pyramid to 20 feet (6 m).

Aug 26, 2016, 05:42 AM IST

Janmashtami celebrated with traditional fervour across India

'Hare Krishna Hare Rama' reverberated across the country on Thursday.

Aug 25, 2016, 23:58 PM IST

Temples lit up for Janmashtami celebrations in Madhya Pradesh

Attired in their very best, people thronged the attractively decorated temples to celebrate the festival of Janmashtami across Madhya Pradesh on Thursday.

Aug 25, 2016, 16:58 PM IST

Temples lit up for Janmashtami celebrations in Madhya Pradesh

Attired in their very best, people thronged the attractively decorated temples to celebrate the festival of Janmashtami across Madhya Pradesh on Thursday.

Aug 25, 2016, 16:42 PM IST

All you want to know about Krishna Janmashtami: Muhurat, puja vidhi and timings!

The festival is celebrated in different manners all over the world. In Maharashtra, the most famous ritual of this day is Dahi Handi. It highlights god's naughty shades. 

Aug 25, 2016, 14:54 PM IST

Janmashtami 2016: Send these devotional TEXT MESSAGES to your loved ones right away!

Today as the world celebrates Shri Krishna's birthday, famously known as Janmashtami, if you happen to be away from your loved ones, make sure you send them these amazingly devotional text messages to do the least. We have chalked out the best ones for you—so send these text messages to your family and friends, celebrating the festival of Shri Krishna's birth!

Aug 25, 2016, 13:10 PM IST

Govinda ala re! Bollywood wishes Happy Janmashtami to all—See inside

Shri Krishna's birthday which is celebrated across the globe as Janmashtami happens to be today and so all the Bollywood celebrities have taken to their social media handles for wishing everyone the same. Let's find out who said what on Shri Krishna's birthday via Twitter:

Aug 25, 2016, 12:46 PM IST

Janmashtami special: Watch how to make 'Mathura Ka Pedha' for Thakur Ji by chef Sanjeev Kapoor!

Today is Shri Krishna's birthday, celebrated across the globe as Janmashtami.

Aug 25, 2016, 12:19 PM IST

Dahi Handi events in Dadar, Thane flout Supreme Court rule; human pyramids go beyond 20 feet

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that human pyramids can't go beyond 20 feet during the Dahi Handi festival on Krishna Janmashtami.

Aug 25, 2016, 11:59 AM IST

Is butter healthy? Five reasons to eat Krishna's favourite!

Over the years, the white substance, which is made from churning fresh or fermented cream or milk, has been unfairly blamed for cardiovascular disease, mostly due to the high saturated fat content. 

Aug 25, 2016, 11:43 AM IST

Janmashtami: Watch Dahi-Handi celebrations from Mumbai

On the occasion of Janmashtami, the famous Dahi-Handi festival, is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across Maharashtra on Thursday.

Aug 25, 2016, 11:28 AM IST

Raj Thackeray defies SC order, MNS ties Dahi-Handi at 49 feet in Thane

It's a blatant defiance of Supreme Court's order limiting the height of human pyramid during the Dahi-Handi festival, which is being celebrated across the country on Thursday.

Aug 25, 2016, 11:02 AM IST

Security beefed up in Mathura for Krishna Janmashtami celebrations

Heavy police force would be deployed at the two main shrines -- Lord Krishna's birth place and Dwarkadhish temple.

Aug 25, 2016, 00:18 AM IST

Upset over SC curb on Dahi Handi, mandal to return award

Last week, the SC said youth below 18 years of age cannot participate in the popular ritual, part of Janmashtami festival, in Maharashtra and the height of the human pyramid cannot exceed 20 feet, a limit fixed by the Bombay HC.

Aug 24, 2016, 00:15 AM IST

Divine coincidence! After 5000 years, this 'shubh muhurat' occurs again on Krishna Janmashtami this year—FIND OUT

Shri Krishna Janmashtami is the day of celebration and immense happiness as the lord is welcomed home. It is also known as Krishnashtami, Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, and Sree Jayanti. It is the day when Shri Krishna was born, as the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu.

Aug 23, 2016, 14:50 PM IST

Why Krishna lifted the mighty Govardhan hill – A good lesson to learn

The profound meaning and the moral of the story will help us become better humans.

Feb 04, 2016, 12:15 PM IST