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By hinduismnow On Saturday, August 27th, 2016
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Jharkhand: Security tighten to protect Rs 2,500-cr Krishna idol |Hindustan Times

If little Krishna stole butter as a child, this idol of the mythological lord risks the danger of theft. For, it’s made of 1,280 kg of gold. Authorities at Baba Bansidhar temple in Garhwa district are of late More...

By hinduismnow On Saturday, August 27th, 2016
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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...

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Two friends who studied together, leave worldly pleasures to become saints together – Times of India

AHMEDABAD: Two saints at the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) share a unique bond of friendship. Like ordinary friends, they have grown up together, studied together etc. However, More...

By hinduismnow On Friday, August 26th, 2016
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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...

By hinduismnow On Friday, August 26th, 2016
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Over 16 lakh pay obeisance at Mathura – State Times

Mathura: At least 16 lakh devotees today paid obeisance at different temples in Brijbhumi on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami amid tight security. “Lakh of pilgrims paid obeisance in cluster of temples and More...

By hinduismnow On Friday, August 26th, 2016
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American Woman Immerses Herself In Krishna Bhakti In Madhya Pradesh

Betul:  An American woman has reportedly become so devoted to Lord Krishna that she has been living in Rukmini Balaji Mandir for the last two months, immersed in ‘bhakti’ and oblivious to the world.A More...

By hinduismnow On Friday, August 26th, 2016
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Janmashtami 2016: India celebrates birth of Lord Krishna with huge fervour – The Financial Express

Google analytics starts for financialexpress.com Google analytics ends   Krishna Janmashtami 2016: Children dressed as lord Krishna and Radha for a school function on the occasion of Janmashtami More...

By hinduismnow On Friday, August 26th, 2016
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Janmashtami celebrations in full swing for Bangladeshi Hindu community : India Today

Janmashtami, the birth festival of Lord Krishna, is being observed with great fervour and enthusiasm by the Bangladeshi Hindu community today. President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in separate More...

By hinduismnow On Friday, August 26th, 2016
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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...

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On b’day, devotees in MP turn Krishna into lord of rings, necklaces worth crores |Hindustan Times

Ornaments of gold, diamond, pearl, emerald, ruby and silver worth over Rs 4 crore will adorn the idols of lord Krishna and Radha on Thursday on the occasion of Janmashtami at Gopal Mandir in Phool Bagh in Gwalior. Krishna More...