janmashtami 2021 celebrations

Janmashtami 2021: Here’s how Bangladesh, other places celebrated the festival

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Janmashtami 2021: Here’s how Bangladesh, other places celebrated the festival

In Gokul, Janmashtami is celebrated as Gokulashtami and devotees start preparing for the day later than the actual date(Photo: IE) Janmashtami is celebrated across the world by the devotees of Lord Krishna. This year, Janmashtami was celebrated on Monday, August 30. While people of India enjoy and celebrate the festival with full enthusiasm, the occasion … Read more

Krishna Janamashtami 2021: What is it and why do Indians celebrate it?

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Krishna Janamashtami 2021: What is it and why do Indians celebrate it?

Krishna devotees in their thousands sing and dance in praise of the lord and throng temples for worship. (Picture courtesy: IE) Janamashtmi 2021: The annual Janmashtami festival is around the corner. Also known as Gokul Ashtami, Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna — Lord Vishnu’s eighth avatar. Why India celebrates Janmashtami: Legends says Lord Krishna took … Read more