Articles tagged under: Janmashtami

Live: Shri Krishna Janmashtami Mahotsav from Dwarka, Gujarat

September 07, 2023
Live: Shri Krishna Janmashtami Mahotsav from Dwarka, Gujarat

  Dwarka: Presented here is a live stream of the Shri Krishna Janmashtami Mahotsav from Shri Dwarkadhish Mandir, also known as the Jagat Mandir situated at Dwarka, the city that resonates with the legends of Lord Krishna. The coastal city is illuminated with great fervor as it hosts the grand Shri Krishna Janmashtami Mahotsav, commemorating the 5250th birth anniversary of the divine Lord. Dwarka, situated along the shores of the Arabian Sea, holds a special place in Hindu mytholog...Read More

Youth’s face catches fire during stunt at Matki Fod celebration in Surat

September 07, 2023
Youth’s face catches fire during stunt at Matki Fod celebration in Surat

Surat: In a dangerous incident that unfolded today during a Dahihandi program, a young man's face suffered burns after he spewed a flammable substance into the air from his mouth, igniting a fire that he himself got caught in. The fire was extinguished within seconds, preventing further injuries. Surat, much like several other parts of the country, is currently buzzing with the fervour of Krishna Janmotsav celebrations. Alongside these festivities, various programs are being organized on Janm...Read More

Gujarat celebrating Janmashtami today, the 5250th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Krishna

September 07, 2023
Gujarat celebrating Janmashtami today, the 5250th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Krishna

Devbhumi Dwarka: Gujarat is celebrating the festival of Janmashtami today. Krishna Mandirs including the ones at Dwarka, Dakor and Shamlaji and ISKCON mandirs across the state are attracting a large number of visitors today. Majority of Hindus are observing ‘Farali’ (Falahari) fast today. Like every year, the ancient Shri Dwarkadhish Mandir, also known as the Jagat Mandir, in Dwarka is the focal point for the diverse celebrations of Janmashtami, marking the 5250th birth anniversary of Bha...Read More

Janmashtami 2022 in Gujarat : Date, Time, Story, Significance, and Rituals

August 16, 2022
Janmashtami 2022 in Gujarat : Date, Time, Story, Significance, and Rituals

Gandhinagar : The festival of Janmashtami is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna which is observed by Hindus all across India. The year 2022 will witness the 5249th birth anniversary of Shri Krishna. The festival is enthusiastically celebrated across the world, so as in Gujarat, famous as the land of Lord Krishna's rest (Vishranti). On this very occasion, thousands of devotees visit mainly two main temples of the lord in Dwarka and Dakor along with numerous ISKCON temples an...Read More

Tourists rush at Statue of Unity, Science City, Girnar Ropeway, Shivrajpur Beach

August 31, 2021
Tourists rush at Statue of Unity, Science City, Girnar Ropeway, Shivrajpur Beach

Gandhinaar: The tourist attractions across the state such as Statue of Unity, Science City, Girnar Ropeway and Shivrajpur Beach witnessed huge number of visitors on the holidays of Janmashtami during 28th to 30th August (Saturday-Sunday-Janmashtami holiday). The number of visitors at Statue of Unity in Kevadia was 23,907 on 28th August, 40,914 on 30th August, 27,343 on 30th August. Thus, a total 92,164 visitors visited Statue of Unity during the three-days. The children nutrition park, viewi...Read More

Gujarat celebrating Janmasthami today, the 5248th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Krishna

August 30, 2021
Gujarat celebrating Janmasthami today, the 5248th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Krishna

Devbhumi Dwarka: Gujarat is celebrating the festival of Janmashtami today. Krishna Mandirs including the ones at Dwarka, Dakor and Shamlaji and ISKCON mandirs across the State are attracting large number of visitors today after closed-doors last year due to Covid-19 pandemic. Majority of Hindus are observing 'Farali' fast today. Like every year, a tall and ancient Shri Dwarkadhish Mandir or Jagat Mandir in Dwarka is the hub of various festivities of Janmashtami, the 5248th birth anniversary...Read More

Relaxations announced in Night curfew hours on Janmashtami and Ganesh Utsav in Gujarat

August 24, 2021
Relaxations announced in Night curfew hours on Janmashtami and Ganesh Utsav in Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The people in eight cities of Gujarat where covid-19 pandemic linked night curfew is effective daily from 11 pm to 6 am will be allowed to mark Shri Krishna Janma Mahotsav which is celebrated at 12 midnight on Janmashtami. A core committee meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani today took a decision that on 30th August (Janmashtami) night curfew will be effective from 1 am. The temples will be permitted to allow maximum only 200 persons inside at a time. Social distanci...Read More

Dwarkadhish Temple Janmashtami 2020 Live Video Stream; Webcast from Mandir

August 12, 2020

Dwarka: In view of Covid-19 pandemic, entry of visitors to Dwarkadhish temple in pilgrim town Dwarka has been disallowed. However all religious traditions are continuing inside the temple like every year. Presented here is live video of Janmashtami Festivities at Dwarkadhish temple. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Read More

In pictures: Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations across Gujarat

August 24, 2019
In pictures: Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations across Gujarat

In pictures: Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebration at ISKCON temple in Amdavad, Gujarat this evening In pictures: Children in a school in Amdavad, Gujarat celebrating Janmashtami in get up of Shri Krishna Read More

Devotees flood Dwarka and Dakor temples on Janmashtami, idols of Dwarkadhish, Ranchhodraiji decorated with special ornaments

August 24, 2019
Devotees flood Dwarka and Dakor temples on Janmashtami, idols of Dwarkadhish, Ranchhodraiji decorated with special ornaments

Dwarka/Dakor (Gujarat): Two of the world famous Lord Krishna temples situated in Gujarat, the Jagat Mandir in Dwarka and Shree Ranchhodraiji Maharaj Mandir in Dakor are seeing a flood of visitors on Janmashtami today when at midnight the idols will beautifully decorated with ornaments especially used for the occasion. The deputy administrator of the Jagat Mandir of the Dwarkadheesh form of lord Krishna in Dwarka said that special ornaments are used to decorate the idol of Dwarkesh for ...Read More