Janamashtami Celebrations
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Mathura turns into fortress for Janmashtami; over 5,000 police deployed for devotee safety
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 15, 2025, 09:08 PM ISTJanmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami, celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. This year marks his 5252nd birth anniversary, and devotees across India are gearing up for grand celebrations.
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Yogi Adityanath attends Janmashtami celebrations at Gorakhnath Temple, interacts with kids | WATCH
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 27, 2024, 05:59 AM ISTImmersed in festive fervour and devotion, people thronged temples adorned in hues of yellow to seek Lord Krishna's blessings on the occasion of Janmashtami. Chants of 'Hare Krishna' and bhajans filled the air as devotees sang and danced to the melodious music in several parts of the country.
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Janmashtami 2021: Revive magic of Radha-Krishna's love story by jamming to these Bollywood songs
Aug 28, 2021, 12:00 AM ISTOn the special occasion of Janmashtami 2021, we bring to you Bollywood songs that immortalised the ethereal love story of Radha and Krishna.
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Janmashtami 2021: Decoration ideas for palki and swings to celebrate Lord Krishna’s birthday (PICS)
Fashion | Aug 27, 2021, 07:40 PM ISTKrishna Janmashtami Decoration Ideas: The birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated as the festival of Janmashtami every year. People all over the world are celebrating the festival of Janmashtami which marks the birthday of the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna. The auspicious festival falls on August 30 (Monday) this year. People decorate homes and temples with flowers and lights on the day. Not only this, they even bring along beautiful swings for Kanha and makes his idol wear new clothes. Many people bring swings made of gold or silver or plastic from the markets and decorate them. Some even easily make the swing and palki at home. Here is how you can decorate the swing to celebrate Lord Krishna’s birthday.
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Janmashtami 2019: Special traditional dishes and desserts to offer on Lord Krishna's birthday
Food | Aug 24, 2019, 11:00 AM ISTOn this auspicious day of Lord Krishna's Janmashtami, people offer different sweets and deserts to little Bal Gopal. Many delicacies are prepared to be offered to Lord Krishna and we all understand his love for food and makhan.
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Janamashtami celebrations in full swing in Braj
India | Aug 17, 2014, 10:59 AM ISTMathura: Krishna Janamashtami celebrations this year in Braj area, comprising Mathura, Agra, Bharatpur and Hathras districts, have reached a crescendo with temples all decked up and devotees from across India queing up for a glimpse