Janmashtami, known by various names such as Krishna Janmashtami, Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, and Sree Jayanti, is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, who is revered as an avatar of Lord Vishnu. This year, it will be celebrated on September 6, with 'Dahi Handi' observed on September 7. The country is gearing up for the festivities with great enthusiasm and anticipation.(ANI)
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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini performs during a programme ahead of Krishna Janmashtami in Mumbai.(ANI)
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Students of SNDT Women's University take part in Dahi Handi celebrations as part of Krishna Janmashtami festival in Mumbai.(HT Photo/Anshuman Poyrekar)
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Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive to attend a State Banquet at Windsor Castle in Windsor, on December 3, 2025, the first day of a three day state visit by the German President. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier received a ceremonial welcome to Britain Wednesday as his state visit got into full swing -- the first by Germany's official head of state in 27 years.
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The Friends-giving in POPCITY float is prepared on the eve of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025 on Manhattan's upper west side in New York City
