Janmashtami

Janmashtami: Maharashtra celebrates Dahi Handi with gaiety and grandeur

The tradition symbolizes Lord Krishna’s playfulness and innocence, and his love for butter and curd. Read further on Dynamite News:

Thursday, September 7, 2023 4:51 PM

J&K: Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Janmashtami with 'Shoba Yatra' in Srinagar

Chanting religious hymns, a large number of Kashmiri pandits participated in the yatra. Read further on Dynamite News:

Thursday, September 7, 2023 3:52 PM

Mumbai: Over 150 injured during Dahi Handi celebrations

Over 150 people from 'Govinda Pathaks' were injured while participating in building human pyramids during Dahi Handi celebrations as part of the Janma...

Saturday, August 20, 2022 11:41 AM

UP: 2 die during Janmashtami celebrations at overcrowded Mathura's Banke Bihari temple

Two people died of suffocation and six were injured during Janmashtami celebrations on August 19 at the Banke Bihari temple in Mathura.

Saturday, August 20, 2022 9:20 AM

Janmashtami 2022: Devotees throng temples to celebrate Lord Krishna's birthday

Janmashtami is celebrated every year to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. Believers observe the day by keeping a fast and praying at the temples. Read m...

Friday, August 19, 2022 4:08 PM

Janmashtami Celebrations: Bollywood Stars extend festival greetings on social media

Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami is being celebrated today across the country with great fervour. On this auspicious occasion several Bollywood cel...

Friday, August 19, 2022 2:41 PM

Devotees won't be permitted to visit temples on Janmashtami, police say strict action to be taken ag...

Ahead of Janmashtami, Delhi Police have warned people against visiting temples as the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) guidelines prohibi...

Sunday, August 29, 2021 5:56 PM

UP CM to attend Krishnotsav in Mathura on Janmashtami

A three-day Krishnotsav programme would be organised at the Ramlila grounds here from Sunday and will be attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi...

Sunday, August 29, 2021 12:32 PM

As Mumbai gears for Dahi Handi, safety also a concern for organisers, participants

With one of Mumbai's most vibrant event of the year- Dahi Handi, taking place today on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, many organisers have geare...

Saturday, August 24, 2019 10:56 AM

President Kovind, PM Modi extend Janmashtami greetings to nation

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, a Hindu festival...

Saturday, August 24, 2019 9:50 AM

West Bengal: 6 dead, 27 injured in stampede at temple

Six persons were killed and 27 others sustained injuries in a stampede at a temple in Deganga area of North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal on Fri...

Friday, August 23, 2019 2:28 PM

From Krishna on bike, to royal thrones; here's how nation is prepping for Janmashtami

The auspicious day Janmashtami is yet to arrive but people in the country are already soaked in religious fervour.

Friday, August 23, 2019 1:16 PM

Mathura: CM Yogi to take part in Janmashtami celebrations

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will take part in Janmashtami celebrations here on August 24.

Friday, August 23, 2019 9:38 AM

President Kovind, PM Modi extend Janmashtami greetings

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the nation on the occasion of Janmashtami.

Monday, September 3, 2018 10:24 AM