Krishna Janmashtami

Devdutt Pattanaik writes: From 'makhan-chor' to rebel icon, MP's recasting of Krishna echoes Gujarat's warrior tradition

August 26, 2025 11:53 am

It reveals a historical push to downplay the playful and romantic sides of the idol for a masculine reimagination

Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2025: Wishes, Quotes, Images, Status, Photos, Messages and Greetings to Share on Lord Krishna’s Birthday Celebration

August 16, 2025 7:34 am

Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Wishes, Quotes, Images, Status, Photos, Messages and Greetings: As we celebrate the festival today, on Saturday, August 16, indianexpress.com has curated the best wishes and heartfelt greetings to share with friends and family, spreading the spirit of love and faith.

Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Highlights: Date, Puja Timings, Images, Janmashtami Celebrations, Latest News

September 18, 2025 10:49 am

Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Date | Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Celebrations Wishes Images Photos Highlights: Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated nationwide on Saturday, August 16, 2025, with midnight puja and festivities taking place across the country.

Happy Janmashtami 2025: Wishes Images, Quotes, Messages, Greetings, Pictures, GIFs and Wallpapers To Celebrate Birth of Lord Shri Krishna

August 16, 2025 7:34 am

Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Wishes Images, Quotes, Messages, Greetings, Pictures, GIFs, Wallpapers: This year, Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on Saturday, August 16, 2025; with the festival around the corner, indianexpress.com has listed best wishes and greetings to share with friends and family.

Krishna Janmashtami 2025: Schools, colleges to remain closed in several states on this date

August 12, 2025 9:11 am

Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Holiday: This year’s Janmashtami falls on August 16, a day after Independence Day. Students who have school holidays can expect a long weekend, till August 17.

Janmashtami 2025: When is Krishna Janmashtami—15 Or 16 August? Know date and timings

August 14, 2025 9:48 am

Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Date: This year, Krishna Janmashtami will be observed on Saturday, August 16, 2025, marking the 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Dahi Handi falls on the same day as Janmashtami.

When is Janmashtami 2025: Know the date, timings, and significance behind Krishna Janmashtami

July 31, 2025 11:34 am

Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Date, Time, Significance: This year, Krishna Janmashtami will be observed on Saturday, August 16, 2025, marking the 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.

Happy Janmashtami 2024: 20+ best wishes, images, greetings, status, and more to share

August 26, 2024 1:11 pm

Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2024:: The Hindu festival is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the Lord Vishnu

Top 10 places across India to experience Janmashtami festivities

August 16, 2025 9:21 am

Best Places To Visit During Janmashtami: Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, make their Janmashtami celebrations truly exceptional.

As MP govt directs Janmashtami celebrations in schools and colleges, Congress, BJP in war of words

August 24, 2024 9:26 pm

Congress MLA Arif Masood asserted that centres of learning should remain "only for studies", and asked "why this government is engaged in ruining educational institutions".

Krishna Janmashtami 2025: Significance of Dahi Handi Competition

August 16, 2025 5:17 pm

The festival of Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. One of its most vibrant traditions is the Dahi Handi competition, especially popular in Maharashtra, where groups of young men and women form human pyramids to break a pot filled with curd, butter, and other goodies, reenacting Krishna’s playful childhood habit of stealing butter.

Krishna Janmashtami 2023: Festivities take place across the country

September 06, 2023 1:15 pm

Janmashtami, also known as 'Krishna Janmashtami' is one of the most important festivals for Hindus. Celebrated every year to mark the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, the festival is being celebrated on September 6 this year, with dahi handi being observed on September 7. So, on this auspicious occasion, let's take a glimpse at how the country is celebrating Janmashtami.

Maharashtra celebrates Dahi Handi with pomp and grandeur after pandemic-gap

August 20, 2022 2:41 pm

In pictures: Glimpses of Janmashtami 2022 celebrations in India

August 20, 2022 8:03 am

In this photo gallery, we look at photographs that capture the essence of the festival, which will be celebrated this year between August 18 and August 19.

A look at the best photos of the day

August 17, 2022 10:36 pm

How India celebrated Janmashtami

August 13, 2020 2:44 pm

As per the Hindu tradition, Krishna is believed to have been born in Mathura at midnight on the eighth day of the Bhadrapada month.

Dance drama recreates Krishna's rasleela

August 19, 2014 12:40 pm

Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra presented the 'Krishna' dance drama on Krishna Janmashtami.