The Latest Breaking News from Janmashtami

The city of Mathura is immersed into celebration with vibrant displays of devotion and joy all around. Read further on Dynamite News:

There has been just no stopping Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan at the box office. The film that hit theatres on Janmashtami, has continued its winning streak, scoring over Rs 240 crore at the worldwide box office.

Over 150 people from 'Govinda Pathaks' were injured while participating in building human pyramids during Dahi Handi celebrations as part of the Janmashtami festival in Mumbai, officials said on Saturday. Read more on Dynamite Nerhuman pyramid

Two people died of suffocation and six were injured during Janmashtami celebrations on August 19 at the Banke Bihari temple in Mathura.

Janmashtami is celebrated every year to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. Believers observe the day by keeping a fast and praying at the temples. Read more on Dynamite News:

‘Please don’t undermine yourselves,’ she says.

Janmashtami is a joyous festival celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, the eight incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Janmashtami is also called Gokulashtami, Krishnashtami, Krishna Jayanti, or Krishna Janmashtami. This auspicious Hindu festival is celebrated with great excitement and joy. On this day, Krishna devotees organise pujas, visit…

The BBMP has also ordered the closure of abattoirs and slaughterhouses in the city

AGRA: President of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, Rajyashree Chaudhary, has threatened to recite Hanuman chalisa at the disputed premises of Krishna Janmasthan on December 6 (Tuesday) - the anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition - if the entry to the controversial land is not barred before Janmashtami on August 18.