Krishna Janmashtami 2023 Live Updates: Janmashtami celebrations enthral every corner of India, radiating grandeur

Devotees flocked to the ISKCON temple in Bengaluru on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami on Wednesday. Devotees were seen offering prayers at the renowned ISKON temple. The idols of Radha Krishna were decorated with flower petals and leaves, reported ANI.

The ISKON temple in Bengaluru is one of the largest Krishna temples in the world. Janmashtami is also being celebrated in other parts of the country with equal fervour.

Hundreds of kids from a nursery school in Siliguri under the Darjeeling district of West Bengal celebrated Janmashtami on Wednesday morning.

"While few kids dressed up like Lord Krishna and Radha, many carried flutes wearing peacock feathers on their foreheads. The school children enjoyed themselves by performing dance and breaking handi," said Bivha Surika, a teacher at a nursery school.

The teachers also informed the children about the significance of Janmashtami and distributed pencils, erasers and chocolates among the students.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Sree Krishna Jayanti which was celebrated across the state with colourful processions of children dressed as Lord Krishna and Radha.

Vijayan, in a Facebook post, said that devotees cherish Lord Sree Krishna as a symbol of dharma, mercy, and compassion against adharmas (injustice).

"May this Sree Krishna Jayanthi reinforce the message of spreading the light of love and happiness. Best wishes to all," the Left veteran added.

Special poojas were conducted in temples, which witnessed a heavy rush of devotees.

Those Govindas, who sustain minor injuries, will be given primary treatment and discharged, while arrangements have been made at the hospitals to treat those who need treatment for a longer period, the release said. As part of the celebrations, Govinda troops visit various parts of the city to break dahi handi, an earthen pot filled with curd (dahi), butter or other milk products. 

Since the dahi handi is placed several feet above the ground, the Govindas form multi-tiered human pyramids to reach and break it. There are chances of participants falling down and injuring themselves, sometimes critically, during the formation of human pyramids. 

Some organisers of the dahi handi event offer hefty cash prizes for the Govinda troops that succeed in breaking the pot. Some prominent Govinda teams even attempt formation of 8 to 9-tiered human pyramids.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday said that it has kept a total of 125 beds ready at civic hospitals in the city in case any 'Govinda' - a person forming a human pyramid as part of a group activity during the Dahi Handi festival - gets injured during the act, reported PTI. Dahi Handi will be celebrated in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on Thursday. It is part of the Krishna Janmashtami festival, celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. 

During the festival, Govindas form a human pyramid to break a 'dahi handi' (curd pot) suspended in the air. In a release issued this evening, the BMC said that of the 125 beds, 10 are kept ready at Sion hospital, seven at KEM hospital, four at Nair hospital and the remaining ones at various civic hospitals in the city and suburbs. According to the civic body, it has deputed health officers and staff in three shifts to treat the injured Govindas at these hospitals, which have been directed to keep injections, medicines and surgery materials ready.

Odisha celebrated Janmashtami on Wednesday amid a festive fervour.

People made a beeline at temples of Lord Krishna across the state, while special rituals were performed at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, reported PTI. 

Thousands of devotees visited the 12th-century shrine to witness the Janmashtami rituals.

According to Hindu mythology, Janmashtami is celebrated on 'ashtami' or the eighth day of 'Krushna Paksha' (fortnight) of Bhadrav month. It is believed that Lord Krishna was born on this day.

Security was beefed up at different temples across the state, including the Khirachora Gopinath Temple in Balaosre, Sakhigopal Temple in Puri and the ISKCON temple in Bhubaneswar, officials said.

Janmashtami celebrations brightened up Udhampur city with thousands of people joining the Shobha Yatra procession with kids dressed up as Lord Krishna and Radha on Wednesday, to the accompaniment of bhajans and tableaux depicting mythical characters.

A large number of children draped in Lord Krishna’s attire participated in the colourful procession organised by Sanatan Sabha Udhampur.

Various floats made by various institutes and religious organisations highlighting lord Krishna's life are the main attractions of the Yatra.

Shobha-Yatra starts from Ram Temple Chowk Chabutra Udhampur & after passing through various bazaars of Udhampur culminates at the same palace.

A Large number of People also Participated in said Shobha yatra. A large number of People gathered on the roadside to glimpses of the Impressive Shoba Yatra. (ANI)

ISKCON temple commonly known as Hare Krishna Hare Rama Temple in Udhampur on Wednesday was decked up to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami with religious fervour, pomp and fanfare.

The temple was decorated with lights as well as flowers. Devotees thronged the ISKCON Lord Krishna Temple in Udhampur to offer prayers.

Sewadaar ISKCON Temple Udhampur said on the Eve of Shri Krishna Janmashtami ISKCON Temple was fully decorated and fresh flowers and decorated with colourful lights .Flowers were imported from south India to the decorate Temple. He also added that the clothes of Shri Krishna and Radha were imported from Vrindavan, reported ANI. 

Meanwhile, Janmashtami celebrations brightened up Udhampur city with thousands of people joining the Shobha Yatra procession with kids dressed up as Lord Krishna and Radha on Wednesday, to the accompaniment of bhajans and tableaux depicting mythical characters.

Shri Krishna Janambhumi in Mathura decorated on the occasion of Janmashtami.

Krishna Jayanti was celebrated at Sri Kannapiran Temple in Velachery, Tamil Nadu earlier today.

Dhaniya Panjiri: 1. Dry roast coriander seeds in a non-stick pan for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool.

2. Heat 2 tbsps ghee in the same pan, add almonds, cashew nuts, melon seeds, and chironji and roast till golden brown. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and allow it to cool.

3. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in the same pan, add puffed lotus seeds and roast on medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to the same bowl and allow to cool.

4. Dry roast the dried coconut in the same pan on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

5. Put the coriander seeds in a grinder jar and grind to a fine powder.

6. Heat the remaining ghee in the same pan, add the ground coriander seeds and roast for 1-2 minutes. Transfer to the same bowl and allow to cool completely.

7. Add powdered sugar, and green cardamom powder, and mix well.

8. Serve.

-It commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, regarded as an avatar of Lord Vishnu and believed that this year marks the 5250th birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. According to some scholars, Lord Krishna born on 18th July 3228 BCE.

-Janmashtami is also referred to as Krishna Janmashtami, Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti and Sree Jayanti.

-On this festival, people worship Lord Krishna along with Radha and Balaram.

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday greeted citizens on the eve of Janmashtami, news agency PTI reported. "The auspicious festival of Janmashtami is celebrated to mark the birthday of Lord Krishna. This is also an opportunity to learn from the life teachings of Lord Krishna. This festival promotes the spirit of love and devotion among the people," she said in a message.

Ahead of Janmashtami, a dedicated staff and authorities at the Reserve Police Lines and Provincial Armed Constabulary Headquarters in Uttar Pradesh are meticulously adding the finishing touches to their splendid installations and decorations in anticipation of the grand celebration on Thursday.

The festivities, marked by elaborate ‘jhankis’, colourful processions, and the adornment of temples with streamers and divine idols, have become a cultural hallmark of the UP Police.

Ahead of the grand celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami, temples of Mathura decks up. Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated by devotees all across the world. Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna and the town celebrates this auspicious day with a lot of grandeur and pomp.

According to a report by PTI, Michal Ferret Miralles, a human pyramid expert from Barcelona spoke of the important elements in human pyramid. Human pyramid is formed during Dahi Handi celebrations on Krishna Janmashtami. He further emphasised on the need of taking proper precautions and focusing on timing, rather than the number of layers in the pyramid.

Lord Krishna has devotees throughout the world. On the auspicious day of Krishna janmashtami, devotees in Nepal visited an ancient Krishna temple. Built in the 17th century, the temple is part of the former Royal palace, now known as the Patan Durbar Square, which is a world heritage sitedeclared by UNESCO.

According to a report by ANI, people in Puducherry are celebrating Krishna Janmashtami by buying the idols of Lord Krishna. 

Devotees keep fast on the auspicious day of Krishna Janmashtami to offer their prayers to Lord Krishna. Here are a few savoury fasting foods that can be consumed on Krishna Janmashtami.

On the auspicious day of Krishna Janmashtami, devotees flocked ISKCON temple in Bengaluru to celebrate the special day. As reported by ANI, the idols of Lord Krishna and Radha were decorated, and people offer ed their prayers to the deities.

Krishna Janmashtami is here and this is that time of the year to indulge in lip-smacking sweets and desserts. However, it is important to keep a check on the food items we are consuming to stay fit, healthy and manage the blood sugar levels. Here are a few tips to keep blood sugar in check in this festive season.

Dahi Handi celebrations are a treat to watch for the devotees as men form a human pyramid to reach the handi placed some floors above the ground. women, on the other hand, throw water at them to break the pyramid. Here are the places you can visit to witness Dahi Handi celebrations.

Every year, on janmashtami, Dahi Handi celebrations take place. Lord Krishna, in his early years, developed a liking for butter and curd, so much that the neighbours had to hand the butter and curd in an earthen pot and hang it from the roof to stop krishna and his friends from stealing it. However, Lord Krishna came up with the idea of making a human pyramid to reach the earthen pot. Enacting the same incidents, Dahi Handi celebrations take place where an earthen pot filled with milk products is placed some floors above the ground, and men make a human pyramid to reach the pot. Read more about Dahi Handi here.

Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami celebrations have kickstarted with pomp across the country. People are ringing in the festival by dressing up as Lord Krishna and Radha, performing Rasa lila, playing with rangoli and flowers, and more. Check out how celebrations are taking place inside. 

Elaborate arrangements have been made in temples of Mathura and Vrindavan to ensure smooth conduct of Janmashtami festivities on September 7, officials said on Tuesday. Policemen in plain clothes will be deployed inside temples to avoid incidents of chain snatching and pickpocketing. 

(PTI)