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The legend of Janmashtami

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 14:21

One of India’s most popular festivals- Janmashtami- is celebrated through the years with immense zest and fervour, to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna- the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu.

MP: Youth killed during `dahi handi` celebrations

Last Updated: Saturday, August 11, 2012, 20:32

The incident took place at Purana Kila area when a group of youths, were trying to break the `dahi handi` hanging from a tree, police said.

Recipe: Apple and Almond Halwa

Last Updated: Saturday, August 11, 2012, 09:04

A delightful treat in the festive season.

Maharashtra: 2 killed, 225 injured in `dahi handi` celebrations

Last Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012, 22:53

Janmashtami celebrations in Maharashtra were on Friday marred by the death of two persons, part of the `dahi handi` troupes called `Govindas`.

1 killed, over 70 injured in `dahi handi` celebrations in Maha

Last Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012, 22:52

Janmashtami`s `dahi handi` celebrations in Maharashtra turned tragic as a 19-year-old was killed in Raigad district on Friday and over 70 injured in other parts of the state.

Narendra Modi attacks UPA on cow slaughter `promotion`

Last Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012, 18:12

Ahead of the Gujarat Assembly elections, CM Narendra Modi on Friday accused the UPA government of promoting cow slaughter for beef exports.

Govinda aala re! Celebs tweet Happy Janmashtami

Last Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012, 16:39

Janmashtami – a festival synonymous with communal bonhomie, fervor and all-pervading joy, is being celebrated all across India today. People- irrespective of caste, creed and gender join in to celebrate this vibrant and incredibly bonding gala affair which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna. Apart from the prayers that are offered in the Indian households, the Krishna followers perform <i>dahi handi mahatsov</i> at various places.

Krishna Janmashtami: Prayers, fasts, fervour grips Delhi

Last Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012, 15:42

At ISKCON temple in south Delhi, the highlight of the festival was a 51-kg "Krishna cake" for devotees.

Birth of Lord Krishna celebrated with fervour

Last Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012, 11:05

Brijbhoomi reverberated with chants of Jai Sri Krishna on Janmashtami, while in Mumbai, every locality was filled with eager crowds chanting ‘Govina Aala Re’ as they took part in ‘Dahi Handi’ festival.

We need an honest Prime Minister: Baba Ramdev

Last Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012, 09:07

On the second day of his fast on Friday, yoga guru Baba Ramdev demanded a strong Lokpal Bill to be passed in Parliament.

Now a mobile game on `Krishna Aur Kans`

Last Updated: Thursday, August 9, 2012, 13:52

Animated movie ‘Krishna Aur Kans’ has inspired a new mobile game, launched for the occasion of Janmashtami Friday.

Janmashtami festival: Starry line up at dahi handi celebration in Mumbai

Last Updated: Thursday, August 9, 2012, 12:38

The stage is set to celebrate Lord Krishna’s birthday – Janmashtami in Mumbai with fervor and pomp. Bollywood stars are expected to grace Janmashtami celebrations being organised at Worli`s Jamboree maidan.