News for 'Janmashtami'

Dahi Handi: A Magical Night To Remember

Dahi Handi: A Magical Night To Remember

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The Dahi Handi festival continues to have many heartwarming moments, discovers Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera.

Janmashtami celebrations with the Kumars!

Janmashtami celebrations with the Kumars!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

How The Black Tiger Joined Mangaluru's Famed Pili Vesha

How The Black Tiger Joined Mangaluru's Famed Pili Vesha

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Dussehra in Mangaluru is incomplete without the iconic Pili Vesha or tiger dance, a deeply rooted tradition in Tulu culture.

106 'Govindas' injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

106 'Govindas' injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

As part of the celebrations, Govindas or Dahi Handi participants form multi-tiered human pyramids to break 'Dahi Handis' (claypots filled with curd) suspended in mid-air.

Hindi Movies Coming Up In August

Hindi Movies Coming Up In August

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The Independence Day holiday weekend is very popular amongst film-makers and film-goers.

Mumbai All Set to Celebrate Dahi Handi

Mumbai All Set to Celebrate Dahi Handi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Dahi Handi is celebrated on the day after Krishna Janmashtami. Young men and boys in the city create human pyramids to try and break a pot strung high up above them.

PHOTOS: Mumbai celebrates Janmashtami with vim and vigour

PHOTOS: Mumbai celebrates Janmashtami with vim and vigour

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Janmaashtami, popularly known as Gokulashtami or Dahi Handi, is being celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm across the country.

Ladakh gets 5 new districts; locals welcome decision

Ladakh gets 5 new districts; locals welcome decision

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

"The new districts, namely Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra and Changthang, will take the benefits meant for the people to their doorsteps by bolstering governance in every nook and cranny," he said.

Dahi Handi Images To Warm Your Heart

Dahi Handi Images To Warm Your Heart

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, on the eve of Janmashtami, visually impaired children perform Dahi Handi -- the ritual of breaking a pot of curd as once Lord Krishna did in Mathura.

Erstwhile royal arrested for creating ruckus at MP temple

Erstwhile royal arrested for creating ruckus at MP temple

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The incident occurred at the famous Jugal Kishore temple of Panna on Thursday, an official said.

When Goddess Kali Performed Dahi Handi

When Goddess Kali Performed Dahi Handi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Glimpses from the SNDT Women's University in Mumbai where students observed Janmashtami, Lord Krishna's birthday.

Coming Up On OTT This August

Coming Up On OTT This August

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

With the rains pouring down on us, August offers yet another reason to stay home!

Recipe: Jayanti's Magical Dhaniya Panjiri

Recipe: Jayanti's Magical Dhaniya Panjiri

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

A healthy recipe with coriander seeds and nuts.

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

On August 13, Muhammad Yunus visited the Dhakeswari Temple and reached out to the distressed Hindu community members in the wake of attacks on the minority communities.

UK: 75,000 participate in Janmashtami celebrations

UK: 75,000 participate in Janmashtami celebrations

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

An estimated 75,000 people from all walks of life celebrated the festival of Janmashtami at a famous temple in Watford in the United Kingdom, participating in plays and dancing to mark the birthday of Lord Krishna.\n\n

Janmashtami photos: All for a pot of curd and buttermilk

Janmashtami photos: All for a pot of curd and buttermilk

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Photographers Abhishek Rane and Reuben NV and Nadisha Daniel document the popular practice of forming human pyramids on Janmashtami in Maharashtra.

If I can't stop namaz, I've no right to stop Janmashtami: Yogi

If I can't stop namaz, I've no right to stop Janmashtami: Yogi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

He also spoke against demand to ban the use of DJs or music systems during kanwar yatra.

Watch: Hema Malini sings for special Janmashtami album

Watch: Hema Malini sings for special Janmashtami album

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The actress-turned-politician has sung eight bhajans for the album, and even sang live at its laungh.

Ever Seen Didi Playing Dandiya...

Ever Seen Didi Playing Dandiya...

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

Why Is Tamannaah Wearing Green?

Why Is Tamannaah Wearing Green?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

What better way to celebrate the Janmashtami festival than in shades of green, blue, gold and brown?

After month-long lull, rains lash Mumbai giving relief from heat

After month-long lull, rains lash Mumbai giving relief from heat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The island city, eastern suburbs and western suburbs recorded average 57.63 mm, 76.94 mm and 90.50 mm rainfall, respectively, between 8 am and 6 pm.

Dahi Handi celebrated in Mumbai; 35 'Govindas' hurt

Dahi Handi celebrated in Mumbai; 35 'Govindas' hurt

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Dressed in colourful attires, Govindas visited places in trucks, tempos, buses and two-wheelers.

Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Holidays on Ram Navami and Janmashtami, associated with the most popular of Hindu deities Lord Rama and Lord Krishna respectively, have been done away with and on the other hand, the number of days requiring schools to remain shut for Muslim festivals has been increased, Modi alleged.

Banner with Godse, Savarkar pictures removed in Karnataka

Banner with Godse, Savarkar pictures removed in Karnataka

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Civic authorities have removed a banner put up by a local Hindu organisation leader at Surathkal, carrying pictures of Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse and Hindutva icon V D Savarkar, following a complaint.

Now, A Pro Govinda League!

Now, A Pro Govinda League!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Glimpses from the first Pro Govinda League.

When Children Dressed As Lord Krishna

When Children Dressed As Lord Krishna

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Children dress up as Lord Krishna on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.

Bollywood celebrates Janmashtami!

Bollywood celebrates Janmashtami!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Vote Modi back to prevent infiltration: Shah in Bihar

Vote Modi back to prevent infiltration: Shah in Bihar

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday warned that Bihar's areas close to the borders (seemant) will become 'infested with infiltrators' if Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not voted back to power.

Don't Miss! Trendy Make-up Tips

Don't Miss! Trendy Make-up Tips

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Get ready to make a statement with tinsel highlights, spider lashes and beaded headbands.

2 killed in stampede-like situation at Mathura temple

2 killed in stampede-like situation at Mathura temple

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Two devotees were killed and seven others injured in a stampede-like situation at the famous Bankey Bihari temple in Mathura during Janmashtami celebrations in the early hours of Saturday, officials said.

Katrina's WOW Fashion in August

Katrina's WOW Fashion in August

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Namrata Thakker looks at all the ladies, who wowed us with their stylish August outings.

Kejriwal chants 'Jai Shri Ram' in Gujarat amid conversion row

Kejriwal chants 'Jai Shri Ram' in Gujarat amid conversion row

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Banners terming Kejriwal "anti-Hindu" and showing him wearing a skull cap surfaced in Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, and Vadodara cities on Saturday.

Dahi Handi celebrated with pomp after 2 yrs; 111 injured in Mumbai

Dahi Handi celebrated with pomp after 2 yrs; 111 injured in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

'Dahi Handi', part of the Krishna Janmashtami festivities, was celebrated with extra fervour across Maharashtra on Friday after the COVID-19 pandemic-induced hiatus of two years.

Should Dahi Handi Be An Adventure Sport?

Should Dahi Handi Be An Adventure Sport?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Given the fiercely competitive political environment, observers naturally associated an element of appeasement with the Shinde government's move, Shyam G Menon points out.

'I just want to make people happy'

'I just want to make people happy'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I am working harder than I worked in the last 29 years because now I experience extreme happiness when people love my film.'

Aamir Vs Akshay: Who Will Win BO Battle?

Aamir Vs Akshay: Who Will Win BO Battle?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

This is the fourth time in three decades that Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar have had movie releases on the same day.

Parsis celebrate Janmashtami, break stereotype

Parsis celebrate Janmashtami, break stereotype

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

The dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai are, undoubtedly, huge. It is common to see people of different faith intermingle during the exercise where human pyramids stretch as high as nine levels to break the coveted pot. But it was quite unusual to see Parsis (Zoroastrians) celebrating the festival in Mahim, a Mumbai suburb. It was sort of a first.

Recipe: Sangita's Falahari Dum Aloo

Recipe: Sangita's Falahari Dum Aloo

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

A simple recipe made without onion and garlic.

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo overdoses on sex, violence and drugs without an inkling of plot or purpose, feels Sukanya Verma.