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Time of India
19 hours ago
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- Time of India
Tiny Krishnas and Radhas steal the show this Janmashtami
This Janmashtami, it wasn't just the stars who shone bright, their little ones, dressed as tiny Krishnas and Radhas, stole hearts. From butter pots to flute poses, the celebrations were a perfect mix of tradition and cuteness. Pranitha Subhash with her son, Jai decked up as Kanha Vasishta and Hariprriya Simha with their son, Viprah Ranvit and Raadya, Rishab Shetty 's kids in Krishna-Radha avatar Aditi Prabhudeva with her daughter, Nesara dressed as lil Radha Dhruva Sarja with his wife Prerana and their kids, Rudrakshi and Hayagriva at a temple on Janmashtami "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
How to celebrate Janmashtami 2025 in the US, UK: Bringing Vrindavan vibes with proper rituals, bhog and aarti
Janmashtami 2025 is here, and if you thought the festival was limited to Mathura and Vrindavan, think again. Devotees in the US, UK, and Canada are turning their homes and temples into little pockets of Vrindavan. From eight tons of exotic flowers at Patna ISKCON to global Krishna bhakti, the celebrations are proof that no distance can dim the devotion. But how do you celebrate Janmashtami abroad with the same zeal? Let us dive into the steps. Janmashtami celebration in the US Whether you are in New York, London, or Toronto, begin by creating a sacred corner at home. Place an idol or photo of baby Krishna, decorate it with flowers (fresh or artificial), and add fairy lights for that festive sparkle. In India, temples stay open for 18 hours of darshan, so you can mirror that spirit by keeping your Krishna altar glowing through the day. Think of it as a slice of Vrindavan right in your living room. Midnight puja and bhajans for lord Krishna The highlight of Janmashtami is the midnight puja, marking the birth hour of Lord Krishna. In temples across the US and UK, devotees gather with conch shells, bells, and bhajans that echo like a musical storm. At home, you can do aarti with incense, blow a conch, and sing melodious Krishna bhajans from YouTube or live temple streams. The energy is the same whether you are in Mathura or Manhattan. Butter, sweets and community feasts What is Janmashtami without butter? After all, Makhan Chor deserves his favourite treat. In Canada, devotees prepare sweet butter, laddoos, and kheer as offerings. If you are celebrating in smaller groups, prepare homemade sweets and share them with friends and neighbours. Some temples abroad even organise community feasts, making it a full-blown festive affair. Dress up and dance it out It is not just about puja, it is about celebration. Dress children as little Krishnas and Radhas, host a fancy-dress parade, and let dandiya beats add the rhythm. ISKCON temples abroad often stage plays on Krishna's childhood, giving diaspora kids a taste of their roots in the quirkiest, most dramatic way possible. Krishna is wherever you are Janmashtami 2025 shows us that Vrindavan is not just a city; it is an emotion. Whether you are bowing in Patna, singing in London, or dancing in New Jersey, the devotion connects everyone. Celebrate with music, food, puja, and joy, because Krishna's presence is truly global.
