Mathura glows in festive lights as huge crowds gather for Janmashtami celebrations

September 4, 2026 1:26 AM

Mathura glows in festive lights as huge crowds gather for Janmashtami celebrations

Mathura and Vrindavan were decked up in colourful illuminations on Thursday night as devotees gathered in large numbers ahead of Janmashtami celebrations. The Shri Krishna Janmasthan in Mathura was illuminated with elaborate decorative lights, adding to the festive atmosphere in the city associated with the life of Lord Krishna. Large numbers of devotees have arrived in Mathura and Vrindavan to offer prayers and participate in special rituals being organised to mark the festival. Devotees gat...

UP CM Yogi Adityanath to visit Mathura for 2-day Krishna Janmashtami celebrations

September 3, 2026 12:48 PM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath to visit Mathura for 2-day Krishna Janmashtami celebrations

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will undertake a two-day visit to Mathura from Thursday to participate in Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations and inaugurate development projects, officials said. Adityanath will arrive in Mathura on Thursday afternoon and chair a meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Brij Teerth Vikas Parishad. He will also inaugurate various projects, including the Sri Haridas Auditorium built at the Geeta Shodh Sansthan at a cost of around Rs 42 crore. The auditorium pro...

PM Modi, Amit Shah, other leaders extend greetings on Janmashtami

August 16, 2025 8:45 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, other leaders extend greetings on Janmashtami

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended warm greetings to the people across the country on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, calling it a sacred festival of faith, joy, and enthusiasm. "Heartfelt Janmashtami greetings to all countrymen. May this sacred festival of faith, joy, and enthusiasm infuse new energy and zeal into your lives. Jai Shri Krishna!" PM Modi said on social media platform X. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also conveyed greetings on Janmashtami. "Hail Shri Kris...

Janmashtami celebrated across the country, stampede-like situation at Patna’s ISKCON Temple

September 16, 2024 3:57 PM

Janmashtami celebrated across the country, stampede-like situation at Patna’s ISKCON Temple

After the stampede-like situation occurred at the ISKCON Temple in Patna on the occasion of the Janmashtami festival, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rajeev Mishra said that no injuries have been reported and the police brought the situation under control quickly. "The situation is orderly. For half an hour, a huge number of devotees thronged the ISKCON Temple on the occasion of the Janmashtami festival. When the crowd increased, the number of security forces also increased. All senior of...