Krishna Janmashtami
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Krishna Janmashtami lit. ''Occasion of the birth of Krishna'', also known simply as Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. According to the Hindu lunisolar calendar, it is observed on the eighth tithi (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada Masa. This overlaps with August or September of the Gregorian calendar.
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PM Modi greets people on JanmashtamiIndiaTimes - Published | |
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Janmashtami procession taken out in Srinagar after two yearsIndiaTimes - Published | |
Krishna Janmashtami 2021: History, shubh muhurat, puja essentials - Here's everything you need to knowJanmashtami is celebrated according to the Hindu Lunar calendar on the eighth day of the month of the 'Shravan'DNA - Published | |
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Karnataka update: Meat shops in Bengaluru to remain closed on August 30 due to Janmashtami - Check fresh guidelinesThe BBMP has earlier too, on the occasion, issued public notices ordering a ban on animal slaughter and sale of meat.DNA - Published | |
Govt asks states, UTs to consider curbing imposing local restrictions for upcoming festivalsThe Centre on Wednesday advised all states and UTs to actively consider imposing local restrictions for upcoming festivals like Muharram, Onam, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi and Durga Puja and curbing..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Lord Krishna was born in jail, and you want bail?': CJI Bobde while hearing murder convict's bail pleaChief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad Arvind Bobde once again displayed his unique sense of humour at the Supreme Court on Wednesday while hearing the bail plea by a murder convict on the occasion of..DNA - Published | |
Krishna Janmashtami 2020: President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Modi extend greetings on auspicious occasionAmong the pantheon of Hindu Gods that are worshipped by Hindu devotees and celebrated through rituals and festivals, Janmashtami is a festival dedicated to the worshipping of Lord Krishna.DNA - Published | |
Krishna Janmashtami 2020: You can now undertake a virtual journey to Vrindavan; here are detailsOn Janmashtami 2020, devotees can make a virtual journey to the Chandroday Temple of Vrindavan through the Zoom app or via the YouTube channel. Devotees will be sent a link to the live programme.DNA - Published | |
Mathura news - Entry of outsiders banned in during JanmashtamiJanmashtami celebrations, every year, attract lakhs of pilgrims to Mathura every year.DNA - Published | Delhi's ISKCON temple to celebrate Janmashtami on Aug 12, entry based on limited invitation due to COVID-19 crisisPreparations are underway at the ISKCON Temple in Delhi ahead of Krishna Janmashtami on August 12.DNA - Published |
No Krishna Janmashtami celebrations in Mathura due to COVID-19 crisisThe Mathura administration has ordered that no public events will be held in the district on Krishna Janmashtami.DNA - Published | |
