BBMP bans meat sale for Krishna Janmashtami in Bengaluru on August 16
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BBMP launches massive cleanliness drive across six zones in Bengaluru
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News18
10 hours ago
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MP CM Mohan Yadav performs Gau Seva on Krishna Janmashtami, extends greetings
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 16 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav performed Gau Seva at a Gaushala located on the premises of the CM residence in Bhopal on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami on Saturday and extended greetings to the people of the to ANI, CM Yadav said, 'I extend my greetings to all the residents of the state on the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami. The way lord Krishna lived his life despite various adversities always inspires us and gives us a lesson to maintain a smile on our face in every difficult situation of life. He also motivates us with his act of bravery."The Chief Minister further added that Lord Krishna's life also teaches lessons of karma, wisdom, and patience, always in adherence to dharma. 'Lord Krishna has diverse forms, including Govardhan Dhari Krishna, Radha Krishna, Virat Roop Dhari, and Dwarikadheesh, but his role against all oppressors continues to inspire everyone," he in a post on X, CM Yadav said, 'Arrival of Gau Mata on Shri Krishna Janmashtami…Today, my heart is filled with joy with the arrival of Gau Mata as a blessing of Lord Krishna at the CM residence in Bhopal. With the addition of this good fortune of Gau Seva, I prayed to the almighty for the welfare of the people of the state."Janmashtami is celebrated as the day when Lord Krishna was born. Lord Krishna's birthday falls on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapad. Although the celebration takes place in different parts of the country, Mathura and Vrindavan hold a special significance. One being his birthplace, and one where he spent his childhood and did his baal leela. At midnight, a special ritual is performed when the idol of Lord Krishna is bathed in milk, yoghurt, honey, ghee, and water. During the Krishna Abhishek, bells are rung, conch shells are blown, and Vedic hymns are performed. (ANI)
News18
18 hours ago
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Fervent celebrations across India on Shri Krishna Janmashtami
New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Devotees across India thronged temples with devotion and fervour to celebrate Shri Krishna Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna. Thousands of devotees gathered to offer prayers and seek blessings. The chanting of mantras, bhajans, and ringing of bells as sacred rituals started in early morning hours across several temples in the country. In Mathura, the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna, witnessed a vibrant Mangala Aarti early this morning. In Noida, devotees participated in grand celebrations in the ISKCON Temple in Sector 32. The temple echoed with kirtans and devotional offerings. In Chhatarpur of Madhya Pradesh, the Prem Pratik Temple hosted a Mangala in Jaipur, Rajasthan, the historic Govind Dev Ji Temple saw an overwhelming turnout of devotees. The celebrations across these cities reflect the deep spiritual connection and widespread devotion to Lord Krishna's birthday falls on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapad. Although the celebration takes place in different parts of the country, Mathura and Vrindavan hold a special significance. One being his birthplace, and one where he spent his childhood and did his baal flock to the Lord Krishna temples. The temples were decorated with flowers and crystal chandeliers, and the idols of Lord Krishna were decorated with colourful clothes and midnight, a special ritual is performed when the idol of Lord Krishna is bathed in milk, yoghurt, honey, ghee, and water. During the Krishna Abhishek, bells are rung, conch shells are blown, and Vedic hymns are the bhog, Prasad is given to the worshippers, who stand out for hours for Krishna darshan and Handi is also celebrated in numerous areas. One of the customary festivals of Krishna Janmashtami is Dahi Handi, also known as Gopalakala or is the name for curd, while a handi is an earthen pot used to store milk products. One of the biggest celebrations in Maharashtra is Dahi Krishna is often referred to as 'Makhan Chor' because he used to steal butter. He organised a bunch of friends to get milk from earthen jars dangling from the ceiling. (ANI)
