Ganesh Chaturthi: Different avatars of Lord Ganesha
Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is one of the most important Hindu festivals celebrated all over India. This day is celebrated as birthday of Lord Ganesh. Lord Ganesh is seen as the symbol of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Shukla Chaturthi of the Hindu month of Bhadra. This year Ganesh More...
Idol makers of Jamshedpur get busy as festive rush nears
Jamshedpur: With festive season just days away, the artistic hands in the city are busy round the clock giving final touches to the idols of God Vishwakarma and Ganesh. This is the period they eagerly wait every More...
A visit to an age-old temple – IN SCHOOL – The Hindu
Isn’t it time we start thinking seriously about what we are doing to preserve the rich heritage of our country? This was the immediate thought that struck me when I went with my family on a short trip to Lepakshi More...
5 Unique Ganesha Idols That Are Devoted to Being Eco-Friendly
Ganesh Chathurthi is just around the corner and devotees across the country are excitedly purchasing Ganesha idols. These idols are traditionally made out of plaster of Paris, which is not biodegradable. Even More...
Ganesh pandal organisers of Vizag compete for ‘tallest idol in state’ title – The New Indian Express
VISAKHAPATNAM: Even before the city police released the detailed information about the restrictions for setting up Ganesh idols in the city, the pandal organisers here are gearing up to erect huge idols to compete More...
Festive makeover: This Janmashtami, ISKCON’s idols don designer wear – Times of India
ALLAHABAD: This year’s Janmashtami celebration would be special at ISKCON temple. Authorities of the temple are preparing designer outfits for the idols at a cost of Rs 1.5lakh to be taken out in tableaux. More...
Janmashtami joy in Assam, Manipur – Times of India
Guwahati/Imphal: Fervent celebrations marked Janmashtami in Guwahati on Thursday with various cultural and religious groups organizing a dazzling array of programmes to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna. Prominent More...
Fun and joy filled the air in Gokulashtami celebrations – The Hindu
Religious fervour, special worship and enthusiasm marked the celebration of Gokulashtami, popularly known as Janmashtami, the annual celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna in the district on Thursday. Special More...
Little Krishnas throng streets on Janmashtami – The Hindu
Hundreds of tiny tots dressed as Krishna and Gopikas flooded the streets during the Maha Shobha Yatra organised by Balagokulam on the occasion of Sreekrishna Jayanthi here on Wednesday. Children also came out dressed More...
‘Janmashtami’ celebrations begin at Mumbai’s Krishna temples | Business Standard News
The three-day celebrations of ‘Janmashtami’ to mark birth of Lord Krishna began today in temples with religious fervour and tradition. The famous temple of International Society for Krishna Consciousness More...