Devotees thronged to ISKCON Temple throughout the country on the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami to offer prayers to Lord Krishna on Monday. Iskcon National Communications Director & VP, East Of Kailash Vrajendra Nandan Das said that 'Maha Arti' will be held at midnight.
On the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, devotees flocked to various temples across the country to celebrate Lord Krishna's birthday with full pomp and show on Monday.
On the occasion of Janmashtami, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a sand sculpture with the message 'Kill the Evil' at Puri beach in Odisha.
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat and Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva participated in the Aarti at Shri Krishna Janmashtami Mahotsav organized by Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan at Dwarka Sector 10 in the national capital.
The Chief Minister said in his message to the people that the life of Lord Krishna inspires the entire human race to fight against unrighteousness, injustice and oppression.
Madhya Pradesh government issued an order dated August 21 addressing all the Divisional Commissioners and District Collectors that cleaning work of Lord Krishna temples and cultural programs should be organised in every district on Krishna Janmashtami on August 26.
The order issued on August 21 addressing all the Divisional Commissioners and District Collectors also read that lectures through scholars on various topics based on the context of Lord Krishna's education, friendship and life philosophy and cultural programs should be organised in all gover
Mathura Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shailesh Pandey said that elaborate arrangements have been made to manage the large influx of devotees and ensure comprehensive security at key locations.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday announced that the state government will celebrate Independence Day, Raksha Bandha and Krishna Janmashtami in the state.
Talking about the preparations, Uttar Pradesh's Minister of Tourism, Jaiveer Singh, said on Tuesday that the state is planning to celebrate the birth of anniversary of Lord Krishna with grandeur and divinity in the state. Further, he said that the occasion will be celebrated with great po