For many, a fallen leaf does not serve any purpose and is of no use. But for young artist Priyanka Sahani, it is a blank canvas. She infuses life into these leaves through her art. As India celebrates Janmashtami, the birth of Lord Krishna today.. ..
Lord Krishna was born in Mathura on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha in the Bhadrapada month.
Lord Krishna is one of the most revered of all Hindu Gods in India. Krishna's mischief, wisdom, strength and love are well known to all his devotees and thus they eagerly wait to celebrate the day he was born, which is popularly known as Krishna Janmashtami.
Every year during Janmanshtami festival, people choose to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna with much pomp and show. But with Covid restrictions in place this year, devotees in many places would be deprived of partaking in traditional activities such as 'Dahi Handi' ceremony and 'kirtans'.
India is a country of diverse cultures, languages, religions and ideas. Janmashtami, the day Lord Krishna was born, is one of the many festivals celebrated in the country with much pomp and fervor. Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami falls on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada.
Bhubaneswar/Puri: Temples across Odisha were decked up to mark the birth of Lord Krishna which is celebrated as Janmashtami. Special arrangements have been made by temple authorities across the state for the celebrations today. As per the mythology, Lord Shri Krishna was born on the auspicious day of Bhadrav Krushna pakhya on Astami as the […]
Bhubaneswar: Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, was celebrated across Odisha on Monday with people in large numbers gathering in temples to offer prayers. ‘Bhajans’, ‘Kirtans’, ‘Pujas’ and fasting marked the auspicious day here in the Capital city. People thronged the Ram Mandir and ISCKON Temple here and offered prayers. “We had to stand in […]
Bargarh: The western Odisha town of Bargarh is bustling with activities for the ensuing Dhanu Yatra, the biggest open air theatre in the world, beginning from January 2. This would be the 68th edition of Dhanu Yatra in Bargarh town. Preparation for the most popular event began on Sunday evening after a ritual in the […]
Puri: Anna prasad of various kinds, dalma, veg curries, pickle, besar, mahura, different types of pithas like arisa, kakera, poda pitha, manda and sweets like rasgola, gaja and the list continues. The Gaurabihar mutt here prepared 555 types of delicious foods among these items to offer to Lord Krishna on auspicious occasion of Byanjan Dwadasi […]
Bargarh: The western Odisha town of Bargarh is all set to stage 71st edition of the world’s largest open air play, Dhanu Jatra from tomorrow. The 11-day open theatre will showcase the triumph of good over evil and portrayal of the mythological rule of demon king Kansa followed by his demise at the hands of […]
New Delhi: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif on Sunday garnered a lot of appreciation on social media after the former Uttar Pradesh skipper posted an image on Twitter with batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who was termed as ‘Lord Krishna’ in it. “My Sudama moment with Lord Krishna,” Kaif captioned the image, drawing huge applause on […]
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