Janmashtami

I'll not quit dancing: Esha Deol

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday August 12, 2012

Recently-married actress and a trained Odissi dancer, Esha Deol says she will never quit dance.

Emraan Hashmi to celebrate dahi handi with fans

Mid-Day.com | Friday August 10, 2012

The actor is not keen on promoting his forthcoming film at the do. To add to his fans' pleasure, he will be taking time off to interact with them too.

President, Prime Minister greet nation on Janmashtami

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 10, 2012

President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Vice President M Hamid Ansari have greeted the nation on the occassion of Janmashtami festival. In his message on the eve of the festival, President Mukherjee said: "On the occasion of Jan...

Janmashtami: Hrithik Roshan to lead Bollywood in dahi handi celebrations

Press Trust of India | Friday August 10, 2012

Bollywood biggies will add a touch of glamour to Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai, where prizes running into crores will be up for grabs.

Sing. Dance. Celebrate: Janmashtami is Here!

Shivangana Vasudeva, NDTV | Friday August 10, 2012

Festivity is in the air.?Sing. Dance. Celebrate: Janmashtami is Here!?Janmashtami is one of the biggest festivals celebrated worldwide, commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna was known for his playfulness, eternal love and Ras Lila's. From fasting to decorating homes with jh...

Krishna Janmashtami: Will Hrithik Roshan break a 'dahi handi'?

Bollywoodlife.com | Thursday August 9, 2012

Hrithik will be a part of the Janmashtami celebrations organised by Sachin Ahir at Worli's Jamboree maidan.

Now, a Krishna Aur Kans themed mobile game

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 9, 2012

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

Huge crowds at Camp Anna; Prime Minister calls high-level meet

NDTV Correspondent | Monday August 22, 2011

Anna Hazare has lost five kilos since his hunger strike began last Monday; by noon today, a national holiday for Janmashtami, there were 25,000 people gathered at his base camp at Ramlila Maidan; and supporters of the anti-corruption activist say the...

25,000 people at Anna camp; no intent to destabilise govt, says his team

Alok Pandey | Monday August 22, 2011

Anna Hazare has lost five kilos since his hunger strike began last Monday; by noon today, a national holiday for Janmashtami, there were 25,000 people gathered at his base camp at Ramlila Maidan; and supporters of the anti-corruption activist say the...

Delhi Police spread thin between Janmashtmi and Anna's fast

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 19, 2011

Delhi Police are making all the security arrangements for Janmashtami on Sunday and keeping their fingers crossed that all goes well, especially in view of Anna Hazare's fast at the Ramlila Maidan that is being attended by thousands of the social act...

Bollywood joins in 'dahi handi' festivities

Press Trust of India | Friday September 3, 2010

Bollywood made the 'dahi handi' celebrations popular by depicting it on the silver screen.

PM greets nation on Janmashtami

Indo Asian News Service | Wednesday September 1, 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.The Prime Minister said in a message that the festival celebrates the life and eternal teachings of Lord Krishna - d...

Tight security in Delhi temples ahead of Janmashtami

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday September 1, 2010

Security arrangements have been tightened in and around the big temples and markets in the capital on the eve of Janmashtami - the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, which will be celebrated September 2 this year. Thousands of devotees are expected to visit the temples around the capital on the eve ...

Janmashtami: Google maps for Govindas

Ketki Angre | Wednesday September 1, 2010

You've certainly seen them on the roads of Mumbai, the colour, the crowd and the camaraderie during the Janmashtami celebrations. But Mumbai's street festival is now getting a shot in the arm - with a little help from technology. (Send your Janmashtami pics here)This year lakhs of Govindas will use ...

Janmashtami: Dahi-Handis' stakes get higher

Ketki Angre | Tuesday August 31, 2010

The high-stake Dahi-Handi celebration during Janmashtami festival arrives in Mumbai. And if the biggest prize money was Rs 21 lakh till last year, it is set to rise three times this year."For the kind of risks these boys take, the prize money is nothing," said Jitendra Ahwad, Organiser, Sangarsh Dah...