Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 19: A 22-kg golden kalash, crafted by city-based Shripad Shankar Nagarkar Jewellers, was installed atop the samadhi temple of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj at Alandi in a grand ceremony attended by political leaders, trustees and devotees.
Devotees across India celebrated Shri Krishna Janmashtami with great fervour on Saturday, thronging temples, singing bhajans, and taking part in midnight rituals to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.
The historic Lal Mahal Chowk in Pune turned into a sea of devotees and Govinda's on Saturday as thousands gathered for a unique, first-of-its-kind DJ-free Dahi Handi.
From breaking Dahi Handis in Mumbai to offering prayers at ancient temples in Mathura, the day saw lakhs of devotees coming together to mark the festival with great enthusiasm. The celebrations were not limited to India alone, as devotees in Bangladesh also joined in the festivities, making
"The speciality of today's Dahi Handi program is that they have made two 'Sudarshan Chakras' and this is a symbol of what PM Modi said that a 'Suraksha Kavach' will be made by taking inspiration from Lord Krishna...My heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the devotees on the occas
A large number of devotees visited the Krishna Janambhoomi temple in Mathura on the occasion of Janmashtami on Saturday. To honour the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces for the success of "Operation Sindoor," a board was displayed at the temple.
On the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday visited Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, offered prayers, and urged devotees from India and abroad to follow Lord Krishna's path of Dharma while working for society and the nation's welfare.
"May the blessings of Lord Shri Krishna always remain on all devotees. All devotees are joyful, in every street, every neighbourhood, every person is worshipping Him today. Heartfelt greetings to all Delhiites on Shri Krishna Janmashtami," CM Gupta told reporters here.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has extended heartfelt greetings to all citizens of the state on the auspicious occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.
In celebration of Krishna Jayanthi, significant rituals and abhishekams were conducted for Lord Krishna at the Sri Venugopala Krishna Temple in Trichy. This event attracted a substantial gathering of devotees.
Thousands of devotees thronged the 17th-century Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square, Nepal, to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami. Devotees performed rituals, sang devotional songs, and observed fasts. The festival honours Lord Krishna's birth, teachings of Karma, and his role as a protector an