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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Hindustan Times
Krishna Janmashtami: Where flavours meet devotion
The birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated across the country in many vibrant ways, but what remains constant everywhere is food. Since Krishna loved butter (makhan) and often stole it from his neighbours' homes in Vrindavan, he earned the affectionate name Makhan Chor — one of many that reflect his love for good food. From North to South, his popular temples offer unique prasadam prepared with devotion and flavours he adored. Radha Krishna cake from The Sinful Spoon To mark the occasion in Delhi-NCR, both sweet brands and temples are presenting festive treats inspired by Krishna's favourites. At ISKCON Temple in Dwarka, a special fragrant prasad menu has been created, featuring saffron laddoo, rose churma, kewra barfi, rose ghewar, sandal ghewar, saffron kalakand, special camphor laddoo, coriander panjiri, cinnamon halwa, kewra rasgulla, saffron mohanthal, saffron gond laddoo, and more. Khushboo, coordinator of the prasad team at ISKCON, explains, 'To enhance the taste and appeal of sweets, we have introduced fragrant ingredients such as sandalwood, camphor, jasmine, and kewra. The Lord greatly enjoys these aromas, which is why his favourite fragrances are used in preparing the bhog. Fragrance also holds great significance in the worship of Lord Krishna. During the morning rituals, the Lord is offered perfumes to smell, and at night, before resting, his feet are massaged with fragrant oils.' Anand Sweets has also unveiled a festive-edition mithai collection inspired by traditional prasad and flavours cherished during Krishna's birth celebrations. Their menu features Dry Fruit Panjiri — a wholesome prasad made with roasted wheat, pure ghee, and crunchy dry fruits; Dhaniya Panjiri made with coriander powder, ghee, and nuts; Coconut Laddu prepared from fresh coconut and pure ghee; Makkhan Mishri — freshly churned butter with rock sugar, reminiscent of Krishna's favourite treat; and Peanut Burfi with roasted peanuts and jaggery. 'You can offer it as prasad, present it as a gift, or simply savour the joy on this special occasion,' says Arvind Dadu, Managing Director at Anand Sweets & Savouries. Even bakers are joining the celebrations with Janmashtami-themed cakes decorated with peacock feathers and baby Krishna motifs — a playful twist that blends tradition with a touch of modern festivity. Sanchita Rateria Agarwal from The Sinful Spoon says, 'We are known for our creative use of colour and customising cakes without using fondant. Our Radha Krishna cakes were in sync with our vibe as a brand, but also elevating it with the use of real peacock feathers. Completely eggless of course.' They deliver across Delhi-NCR.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Happy Dahi Handi 2025: Best Wishes, Quotes, Greetings, Images, WhatsApp Status And Facebook Messages To Share With Friends
Last Updated: Dahi Handi 2025 Wishes Images Quotes: Share joyful wishes, messages, quotes, and WhatsApp statuses to celebrate Lord Krishna's spirit with your loved ones this Janmashtami. Dahi Handi Wishes Images Quotes 2025: Dahi Handi is all about colour, fun and dancing to the dhol beats. It is one of the major highlights of the Janmashthami festivities. This year, the celebration will take place on August 16. Families and communities come together to celebrate the playful nature of Lord Krishna. The festival represents the thrill of creating human pyramids for breaking the suspended pot of curd (dahi handi). Wish your loved ones and friends warm greetings to bring cheer to the happiness of this life-affirming occasion. Here are a few warm greetings to wish: 'Wishing you a happy and safe Dahi Handi 2025! May Lord Krishna's divine blessings be with you forever." 'May this festival of Dahi Handi fill you with happiness, courage, and boundless success. Happy Dahi Handi!" 'Celebrate the team spirit and dedication. Happy Dahi Handi to your family and yourself!" Happy Dahi Handi WhatsApp Status Express your festive mood through these catchy and relevant WhatsApp statuses: 'Breaking boundaries and creating memories! Happy Dahi Handi 2025." 'Like Makhan Chor, let us steal happiness and spread smiles. Happy Dahi Handi!" 'Teamwork is the dream work — Happy Dahi Handi to everyone!" Happy Dahi Handi 2025: Facebook Messages to Spread Happiness Facebook is an awesome platform to express your joy and blessings. Share one of the following messages along with your favorite celebration photos: 'May Lord Krishna's mischievous spirit guide us to be happy and courageous. Happy Dahi Handi 2025!" 'Cheers to friendship, faith, and fun. Wishing a safe and blessed Dahi Handi to all." 'Let us celebrate the joy of unity this Dahi Handi. May our best always touch new heights!" Inspirational Dahi Handi Quotes to Share Give your wishes a boost of wisdom and inspiration with these quotes: 'The pyramid height indicates the power of unison. Together we gain more." 'Dahi Handi is not pot-breaking; it's the breaking of limitations with hope and determination." 'God Krishna's pranks teach us to smile even in troubles. Happy Dahi Handi!" May this Dahi Handi bring laughter, blessings, and treasured memories to you and your loved ones. Celebrate with devotion, care, and happiness. And as the handi breaks and the crowd erupts in cheer, may Lord Krishna's blessings shower upon you abundantly. Happy Dahi Handi 2025! First Published: August 16, 2025, 06:32 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2025: Wishes, Quotes, Images, Status, Photos, Messages and Greetings to Share on Lord Krishna's Birthday Celebration
Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Wishes, Quotes, Images, Status, Photos, Messages and Greetings: Janmashtami is a widely celebrated Hindu festival, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna. It falls on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, according to the Hindu lunar calendar, and this year, it will be celebrated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, marking the 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, with Dahi Handi falling on the same day. As we celebrate the festival today, has curated the best wishes and heartfelt greetings to share with friends and family, spreading the spirit of love and faith. Happy Janmashtami 2025! Let's welcome Nandlal into our hearts with devotion. May Lord Krishna fill your home with divine energy and happiness. Wishing you love, peace, and prosperity on the holy occasion of Janmashtami. Wishing you and your family divine blessings, eternal joy, and spiritual fulfilment. May the charm of Kanha's smile and the power of His blessings be with you always. Happy Janmashtami 2025! Let's spread love and positivity in the name of Shri Krishna. Jai Shri Krishna! 🙏💛 #Janmashtami2025 Kanha's smile is my peace 😊💛🎶 Makhan Chor is here to bless our hearts 🥣💚 Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki 💛 Krishna teaches love beyond limits 💚🕊️ Nand Gopal, bless us always 🙏💛 Love, devotion & makhan 🥣❤️ Krishna = Love + Wisdom 💛📜 'Wherever there is Krishna, there is truth, love, and eternal bliss.' 'The sound of Krishna's flute is the call to awaken our soul.' 'Krishna's life teaches us that love and duty go hand in hand.' 'To love Krishna is to love life itself.'
News18
3 days ago
- General
- News18
Janmashtami 2025 Bhog Recipes: 10 Traditional Dishes For Lord Krishna Birthday
Janmashtami Special Recipes: Celebrate Lord Krishna's birthday with 10 delicious bhog recipes. From Makhan Mishri to Kheer, offer love and tradition through every sacred bite. Janmashtami Bhog Recipes 2025: Janmashtami, also called Gokulashtami, celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna and is observed with great devotion across India. Homes and temples are decorated, devotional songs fill the air, and the birth of the beloved deity is marked at midnight with special prayers. A key part of the celebrations is preparing bhog, food offerings made with love and devotion for Krishna before being shared as prasad with family and devotees. This year, Janmashtami falls on Saturday, August 16, as per Drik Panchang. Known as Makhan Chor (butter thief), Krishna's childhood love for butter and curd inspires many of the dishes prepared during the festival. While some devotees create the elaborate chappan bhog of 56 items, you can still honour the tradition with a few simple recipes. Janmashtami 2025: 10 Classic Dishes You Can Make At Home top videos View all Makhan Mishri: The most iconic offering to Krishna, made with freshly churned butter and sugar crystals. It is simple: churn cream into butter, rinse in cold water, and mix with mishri. Serve in small clay pots for a traditional touch. Panchamrit: A sacred mix of milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar, used in rituals and then served as prasad. Each ingredient holds symbolic meaning, from purity to strength. Tulsi leaves and holy water make it even more auspicious. Kheer: This creamy rice pudding is cooked with milk, sugar, cardamom, and dry fruits. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with saffron strands for extra flavour. Makhana Paag: Fox nuts roasted in ghee and coated with jaggery or sugar syrup until crisp. A crunchy, wholesome sweet often made in Mathura and Vrindavan. Dahi Chura (Poha with Curd and Jaggery): A humble yet special dish of softened poha mixed with thick curd and jaggery. Bananas or grated coconut can be added for richness. Besan Ladoo: Sweet, round ladoos made by roasting gram flour in ghee, then mixing with sugar and cardamom. A melt-in-the-mouth festive favourite. Dhaniya Panjiri: A mixture of roasted coriander seeds, nuts, ghee, and sugar. Nutritious, gluten-free, and quick to prepare, it's a must for Janmashtami in many homes. Mohan Bhog: A royal semolina sweet cooked with milk, sugar, and spices until soft and fragrant. Popular in Bengali celebrations. Sabudana Kheer: Tapioca pearls simmered in milk and sugar, flavoured with cardamom, and garnished with nuts. Perfect for those fasting during the festival. Dry Fruit Laddu: Energy-packed balls made from dates, figs, cashews, and almonds bound together with ghee. Ideal for both children and elders. Whether you prepare one dish or all ten, each offering is a gesture of love and devotion to Lord Krishna. These simple recipes bring the spirit of Janmashtami into your home, blending tradition with the joy of cooking for the divine. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Janmashtami Outfit Ideas 2025: Adorable Krishna Dress Ideas For Kids
Last Updated: Janmashtami Outfit Ideas: From minimalist dhotis to royal costumes, explore Krishna outfit ideas. Celebrate tradition with the cutest looks and festive charm for your little ones. Janmashtami Outfit Ideas 2025: One of the most beautiful traditions of Janmashtami is dressing up your child as the playful Makhan Chor or Bal Gopala, bringing alive the tales of Baby Krishna's charm and mischief. From tiny dhotis in shades of yellow and blue to crowns adorned with peacock feathers, these costumes perfectly capture the spirit of the festival. This year, Janmashtami will be celebrated on August 16. For this look you will need a yellow dhoti with a contrasting dupatta in any bright shade. Tie the dupatta over the shoulder and accessorise your child with a peacock feather crown, floral garlands, armlets, and anklets. Finish off the look by adding a small tilak on the forehead. White Minimalist Krishna Costume This costume requires only a white dhoti and simple jewellery. Dress your kid in a white dhoti, then take a red dupatta and tie it around his waist. Accessorise your kid with gold necklaces, pearl bracelets, and a peacock feather on the head. Classic Makhan Chor Look Dress your child in a yellow dhoti and kurta, and add a small butter pot and a flute as props. Smudge a little cream or butter on the cheeks for creating the perfect Makhan Chor look. For accessories add a peacock feather crown, floral garlands, anklets and armlets. Royal Krishna Costume For this look, you will need an embroidered silk kurta and dhoti to bring out the royal look. For accessories add a studded crown, kamarbandh, and gold-toned ornaments. Gopala Krishna Look Dress your child in a simple cotton dhoti and a scarf tied across the chest. For props add a toy cow, bamboo stick, and a flute. To complete the look, add a peacock feather headband and shell necklaces. Krishna Costume with Flute & Butter Garland To create this look, you will need a dhoti in dual tones. For accessories use a crown, long pearl necklaces and a garland made of small artificial butterballs, which can be easily made with cotton and white cloth. Drape the butter garland like a mala around the neck to complete the look. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
