it-happens-indians-soak-in-devotion-at-birth-place-of-lord-krishna

It Happens: Indians soak in devotion at birth place of Lord Krishna

Mathura, August 22 (ANI): Thousands of devotees soaked in devotion thronged birthplace of Lord Krishna in Uttar Pradesh on Monday to celebrate his birth anniversary. Chanting hymns and carrying religious offerings, people flocked temples dedicated to the Hindu god in Mathura to mark the festival of Janamashtmi with pageantry. The priests performed rituals in the temples to mark 5240th birthday of Lord Krishna. A devotee, Nishi Khurana, said she was elated to visit Mathura to be a part of the celebration. Lord Krishna is regarded as the eighth incarnation of the Hindu deity 'Vishnu', the Preserver of the Universe. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that Lord Krishna was born at the midnight hour on this day. Another devotee, Goldy Khurana, said Mathura reverberated with a different kind of enthusiasm when it came to celebrate Janamashtmi. According to the Hindu calendar, Janmashtami is observed on the Ashtami Tithi, which is the eighth day of the month of Bhadrapada (sixth month of the Hindu calendar year) in the Hindu almanac. Aug 22, 2014
anukshanam-leaves-vishnu-tired-and-exhausted

'Anukshanam' leaves Vishnu tired and exhausted

Vishnu Manoj's upcoming film Anukshanam has apparently left the actor tired and exhausted. He says that it was one of the toughest roles he has played in his career. The character took a toll on him. Aug 19, 2014
arya-to-do-a-cameo-in-jeeva

Arya to do a Cameo in 'Jeeva'

Remember Paandiya Naadu, the top grossing film of 2013?! its director Suseenthiran is currently making a film titled 'Jeeva' with Vishnu in the lead. But the buzz about the film is that it has got Actor Arya doing a cameo. Aug 18, 2014
janmashtami-special-festivity-grips-nation-devotees-form-human-pyramid-for-dahi-handi-celebrations

Janmashtami Special: Festivity grips nation, devotees form human pyramid for Dahi Handi celebrations

Mumbai, Aug 18 (ANI): Hundreds of devotees on Monday celebrated Gokulashtami also named Janmashtami, the birth of Lord Krishna, and participated in the event of _Dahi Handi_ and formed human pyramid to the tunes of Govinda Aalare Aala in Mumbai city of Maharashtra. The event involves creating a human pyramid and breaking the Handi that contains curd. Devotees were heard chanting Hare Krishna, Hare Rama. This time the organisers used the technique of rock climbing to prevent any untoward incident. It is believed that Lord Krishna was born at the midnight hours. According to Hindu mythology, Krishna is the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the Preserver of the Universe. Aug 18, 2014
anukshanam-release-date-postponed

'Anukshanam' release date postponed

"In view of the overwhelming response we got and still getting for the auction scheme, we now decided to postpone the release of our film so as to increase both the publicity and optimize the number of theatres." said Director Ram Gopal varma. and if you are wondering what we talk about... this news is about Anukshanam Aug 12, 2014