Dahi Handi

Janmashtami 2022: What is Dahi Handi festival and what goes into Handi?

The Dahi Handi festival is a symbol of the cheerful spirit of Lord Krishna's time at Nanda Gokul and how he led the community of young men and children towards a higher spiritual pursuit, along with their games, in nature's lap.

Janmashtami and Dahi Handi 2022: 5 prasad recipes that you can make at home

The auspicious Hindu festival of Janmashtami will be celebrated on 19 August this year. This holy festival is commemorated every year to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.

Janmashtami 2022: Bollywood dahi handi songs to add to your playlist

The festival of Janmashtami and dahi handi has also been created and re-enacted in many Bollywood films. On the occasion of Janmashtami, here is a look at some of the songs on which you can groove:

Janmashtami and Dahi Handi 2022: 5 Lord Krishna temples in India you can visit

The auspicious day of Janmashtami is going to be celebrated on 18 and 19 August. If you want to celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth anniversary, visiting a temple dedicated to him is a great way to do so.

Lord Krishna’s Janmastami celebrated with prayers and joy despite COVID-19 shadow

Janmashtami festivities saw a pared-down version this year with large gatherings being banned

President Ram Nath Kovind, Narendra Modi extend Janmashtami greetings as nation celebrates Hindu festival with full fervour

To celebrate Janmashtami, an idol of infant Krishna over a beautifully decorated swing is often the centre of festivities with dance and music performances and Dahi Handi competition being organised at different places.

Janmashtami in Dhaka: Children paint their faces, dress up as Lord Krishna to celebrate the festival

Residents of Dhaka paint the faces of children as Lord Krishna to celebrate Janmashtami, the festival that marks the birth of the eighth avatar of Vishnu

Dahi handi celebrations: Colourful festivities in Mumbai mark the birth of Lord Krishna

The birth of Lord Krishna was rung in with religious fervour and gaiety in Maharashtra and it was followed Monday by colourful 'dahi handi' celebrations which saw enthusiastic participation by youngsters in Mumbai and other parts of the state

Case filed against BJP MLA Ram Kadam in Maharashtra's Solapur district over 'will kidnap girls' remark

Opposition wants BJP MLA Ram Kadam's dismissal over 'will kidnap girl you like' remark

Ram Kadam apologised, but also claimed that his political rivals "doctored" the remarks.