Krishna Janmashtami marks the divine birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, who is the preserver and protector of the universe. Dahi Handi celebration symbolises Lord Krishna's fondness for makhan or butter. The Dahi Handi celebration is integral to Janmashtami, symbolising baby Krishna’s endearing habit of stealing butter from hanging pots in the villagers’ houses. …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Shree Ramaswami Temple and Guruvayur Temple on day two of his visit to Kerala on Wednesday. Shree Ramaswami Temple is part of the Nalambalam circuit of four temples dedicated to Lord Ram and his brothers Bharat, Lakshman, and Shatrughan. Modi on Friday last said he will undertake a set of rituals required ahead …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive at Guruvayur temple in Kerala’s Thrissur to participate in the wedding ceremony of actor-turned-politician and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suresh Gopi’s daughter Bhagya Suresh which is scheduled to take place there on 17th January. Author Mini Nair was one among such persons who tried to disseminate misinformation by claiming that “48 weddings that were …
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan visited the renowned Guruvayur Sree Krishna temple and offered ‘thulabharam’ on Saturday evening. “Darshan at Guruvayur temple is a bliss beyond words,’ the Governor said after making the offering known as ‘Vazhipadu’. The Kerala Governor offered ‘Thulabharam’ with ‘kadali pazham’, believed to be the favourite fruit of Lord Krishna. A total of 83 kg of …
