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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Day-long fast, Krishna chants mark Janmashtami in city
1 2 Patna: With temples decorated, streets illuminated, and air filled with the rhythmic chants of 'Hare Rama, Hare Krishna' and 'bhajans', the city burst into a vibrant spectacle of faith and festivity as it celebrated Janmashtami on Saturday. Devotees observed fasts and decorated the idols of Sri Krishna at their homes to mark the birth of the Lord, as per the Hindu belief. After observing daylong fast, devotees prepared special 'prasad' to offer to the Lord at midnight, the moment believed to mark Krishna's birth. Many also flocked to temples, with the Iskcon temple on Buddha Marg serving as the epicentre of the celebrations. More than one lakh devotees thronged Iskcon throughout the day since it opened at 7am. As the day progressed, the footfall kept increasing, especially from evening, and reached a high around midnight when thousands witnesses the Lord's 'janmotsav' (birth celebrations) till the temple closed for devotees at 1am on Sunday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 11 Foods That Help In Healing Knee Pain Naturally Undo The temple was transformed into a divine realm, decorated in the 'Vrindavan' theme with 80 quintals of flowers from several places, including Thailand, Bangkok and Bangalore. At the stroke of midnight, the temple performed its signature 'maha abhishek', a sacred bathing ceremony of the deity. The idol was bathed with holy water from 251 silver pots, a spectacle witnessed by thousands who patiently waited for darshan. Following the 'abhishek', a 'maha bhog' (edible offerings to the Lord) of 501 different kinds of dishes was offered to Lord Krishna before being distributed among the devotees as 'prasad'. Ishika Raj, a resident of Boring Road, said the festival brings an unmatched joy to her family. "Janmashtami is not just a ritual for us, it is a feeling. I have been observing fast on this occasion since I was in school. I fast all day and then, at midnight, sing bhajans, rock the cradle of Bal Gopal, and perform 'aarti', along with my family. Apart from the temples, local communities also organised cultural Dahi-Handi competitions, re-enacting the playful antics of Lord Krishna. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
India.com
24-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet Isha Ambani's business partner who helps Mukesh Ambani & Nita Ambani's daughter run her Rs 8.3 lakh crore company, her name is...
Isha Ambani-led Reliance Retail is the largest retailer in India. (File) Mukesh Ambani, the wealthiest man in India with a staggering net worth of Rs 9.4 lakh crore, has entrusted his daughter, Isha Ambani, with one of Reliance Industries' most successful ventures, 'Reliance Retail'. Isha currently holds the position of Managing Director at this enormous enterprise, which operates through more than 45 brands and divisions, including Jio Stores, Reliance Fresh, JioMart, Hamleys, Urban Ladder, Zivame, and Justdial. Reliance Retail recently launched Tira Beauty, a beauty and personal care brand that works both online and offline. However, it should be noted that Isha Ambani isn't managing it alone, there's another important name behind Tira's success, and the name is Bhakti Modi. Who is Bhakti Modi? Bhakti Modi is Isha Ambani's business partner and co-founder of Tira Beauty. Bhakti also serves as the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Reliance Retail. Since September 2021, Bhakti has been leading major strategic projects and new business plans at the company. In 2022, Bhakti's role expanded further. She was appointed Director at Reliance Brands Limited (RBL), a part of Reliance Retail that brings global luxury brands to India. RBL has introduced 85 top international names such as Burberry, Balenciaga, Versace, Valentino, Tiffany & Co., Bottega Veneta, Pottery Barn, and Pret A Manger. Before co-founding Tira, Bhakti Modi held various roles within Reliance Retail. She began her career as a fashion buyer at Reliance Brands Limited (RBL), where she was responsible for handling renowned labels such as Superdry, Juicy Couture, and BCBG Max Azria. She later moved to AJIO, the fashion arm of Reliance, where she worked for nearly three years as a merchandiser and inventory planner. Bhakti's academic background Bhakti's academic background is equally impressive. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Consumer Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, along with an associate degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from Parsons School of Design in New York. Bhakti has a strong personal relationship with Isha Ambani, and their friendship is based not only on business but also on deep family connections. Bhakti's father, Manoj Modi, is known as Mukesh Ambani's most trusted associate. As a sign of gratitude, Mukesh Ambani recently gifted him a grand 22-story building called Vrindavan, worth approximately Rs 1500 crore, located on Nepean Sea Road near Malabar Hill in Mumbai. Bhakti is married to Tejas Goenka, the Managing Director of Tally Solutions, a prominent business management software company. In 2016, the Ambani family hosted an extravagant celebration at their residence, Antilia, to celebrate Bhakti and Tejas' wedding.
