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A gripping commentary on Adi Shankara (Book Review)
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In Agra, Hindus, Muslims come together for Janmashtami celebration
Setting an example of communal harmony, Hindus, and Muslims of Agra's Kheriya Mod locality come together to celebrate the festival of Janmashtami. This tradition of jointly celebrating the festival has been going on in this locality for about 15 years.Md. Shadil Quereshi, a local resident told ANI, "We start preparations several months in advance and all Hindu-Muslims work very hard for it. From decoration to the set-up we all work together on all aspects. We believe that there is no religion or caste in celebrating the festivals. We have been doing this for around 15 years and we want our children to continue the same. We want that Hindu-Muslim live affectionately all across the country in this same way."Harishankar Shukla, president of the regional market committee that organises the festival in the locality, said that they want to spread a message of love and brotherhood through this effort."Our basic thought is that everyone in society must live with love and brotherhood. ...
Janmashtami celebrated at ISKCON
More than 50,000 people assembled at the headquarters of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) at Mayapur during the Janmashtami celebrations Monday, a statement by the organisation said. As people from different parts of world congregated at the ISKCON compound, the deities of Radha Madhava were decked up by colourful flowers and the altar was decorated with natural grass and shrubs to create an ambiance of Vrindavan, the statement said. The gifts devotees for Krishna included toys, clothes and over 108 varieties of delicious food items representing Indian, Chinese, Russian delicacies. A large cake was also offered to the deity, the statement said.
Janamashtami celebrated with fervour in Bengal's ISKCON
Janamashtami was celebrated with fervour on Monday at Mayapur, the global headquarters of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Nadia district, along with other parts of West Bengal.
Delhi celebrates Janmashtami despite rain
Heavy rain and blocked roads did not stop Delhiites from celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna - Janmashtami - as thousands of devotees thronged temples and offered prayers.
Pilgrims throng Krishna shrines in Mathura, Vrindavan
Tens of thousands of Krishna devotees congregated to celebrate the birthday of Hindu deity Sri Krishna on Monday.
Pomp, colour, 'dahi handi' and devotion: Country celebrates Lord Krishna's birth
The birth of Lord Krishna was rung in with religious fervour and gaiety across the country on Monday as devotees thronged temples, while in Maharashtra 'dahi handi' celebrations on the occasion saw enthusiastic participation by youngsters. In Mathura, which according to mythology, is the birthplace of Lord Krishna, lakhs of pilgrims paid obeisance at major temples amid tight security. According to the secretary of Sri Krishna Janmasthan, Kapil Sharma, nearly 20 lakh pilgrims paid obeisance at temples in Mathura, Vrindaban, Barsana, Govardhan, Nandgaon, Baldeo, Mahaban and Gokul. Vrindaban was the centre of attraction for pilgrims in the noon, where the festival was celebrated in three major temples -- Radha Raman temple, Radha Damodar temple and Shah Ji temple. In Maharashtra, 'dahi handi' ritual is part of Janmashtami festival, where youngsters (called Govindas), dressed in colourful attire, make human pyramid to reach an earthen pot containing buttermilk suspended mid-air, and try ..
Janmashtami celebrated in Punjab, Haryana
People thronged decorated temples across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh on Monday to mark Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna.
UAE announces first astronauts to go to space
The United Arab Emirates has selected its first two astronauts to go on a mission to the International Space Station, Dubai's ruler said Monday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed al-Maktoum named the new astronauts as Hazza al-Mansouri, 34, and 37-year-old Sultan al-Neyadi. Writing on Twitter, he said the duo "raise the bar of ambitions for future Emirati generations". Sheikh Mohammed, the UAE's vice president and prime minister, last year vowed to send four Emirati astronauts to the space station within five years. The UAE has its sights set on space with a programme worth 20 billion dirhams (USD 5.4 billion), according to Sheikh Mohammed. The oil-rich Gulf nation has already announced plans to become the first Arab country to send an unmanned probe to orbit Mars by 2021, naming it "Hope". The astronaut programme would make the UAE one of only a handful of states in the Middle East to have sent a person into space, as it looks to make good on a pledge to become a global leader in space ...
Celebrations across Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh on Janmashtami
People in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh celebrated 'Janmashtami', the birthday of Lord Krishna, with traditional enthusiasm and religious fervour on Monday. Thousands of people visited temples amidst heavy security arrangements. They waited in long queues to pay obeisance to the Krishna idol. Children in colourful attires presented cultural and religious performances, while bhajans and discourses on Krishna were organised in temples across the region.
Celebrations across Rajasthan on Janmashtami
Janmashtami, the celebration of Lord Krishna's birth, was observed on Monday all over Rajasthan where temples were decked up and visited by a large number of devotees. People thronged famous temples like Govind Devji temple in Jaipur among others since early morning. Elaborate arrangements for security and crowd management were made at the Govind Devji temple which is the centre of attraction among pilgrims. Thousands of devotees visited the temple amid tight security, police said. A large number of people also visited the famous Shreenathji temple in Rajsamand's Nathdwara. Other temples in Jaipur and other parts of the state as well were also decorated with flowers and special lightings for the Janmashtmi celebrations.
In echo of azaan & aarti, a dargah organises janmashtami fair
A dargah at a village in Rajasthan's Jhujhunu district hosts a unique cultural fair each year on janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, where sounds of 'aarti' and 'azaan' reverberate from the same place.
RIL donates Rs 1.1 crore to Tirumala temple
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Monday made an offering of Rs 1.1 crore to the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at nearby Tirumala. It also requested that the money be used for the temple-run Sri Venkateswara Praanadaana Trust here. A representative of the company handed over a Demand Draft of Rs 1.1 crore to a temple official. The donation would be utilised for the SV Pranadana Trust that was established in 2001, a temple official told PTI. The trust was set up to provide free medical facilities at the temple run Super Speciality Hospital here for those suffering from life-threatening diseases.
Janmashtami celebrated with religious fervour in Delhi
Janmashtami, the celebration of Lord Krishna's birth, was observed on Monday with thousands of devotees thronging temples in the rain-lashed national capital and offering prayers on the occasion. The famous Krishna temples in Delhi - Laxmi Narayan Mandir, ISKCON temple, Amar Colony, Kirhsna Pranami Mandir, Hare Krishna Mandir among others, were specially decorated up for the festival. Despite rains, devotees thronged temples in the morning and participated in the special ceremony marking the birth of Lord Krishna in the night. Many also observed day-long fast on the occasion. Special processions were taken out from temples in different parts of the city which saw participation of a large number of people. Colourful tableaux depicting the story of Lord Krishna's birth were displayed at Janmashtami Park in Punjabi Bagh and other areas. In residential areas, cultural groups displayed special 'Jhankis' of Lord Krishna. Delhi Traffic Police made special arrangements to manage crowds and ...
Young Indian shuttlers win titles in Ukraine
Young Indian shuttlers Anoushka Parikh and Saurabh Sharma and Krishna Prasad Garaga and Dhruv Kapila clinched the mixed doubles and men's doubles titles respectively at the RSL Kharkiv International challenge in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Second seeds Saurabh and Anoushka defeated Poland's Pawel Smilowski and Magdalena Swierczynska, seeded fourth, 18-21 21-19 22-20 in the mixed doubles summit clash that lasted an hour and three minutes. Krishna and Dhruv then outwitted Germany's Daniel Hess and Johannes Pistorius 21-19 21-16 in a 36-minute doubles final. Among other Indians, women's doubles pair of Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker lost in the semifinals, while top seeded mixed doubles pair of Rohan Kapoor and Kuhoo Garg failed to cross the quarterfinals. Second seeded men's doubles pair of Rohan and Shivam Sharma also suffered a loss in the semifinals.
Lakhs pay obeisance at temples in Mathura on Janmashtami amid tight security
Lakhs of pilgrims paid obeisance at major temples here on Monday on the occasion of Janmashtami amid tight security. The secretary of Sri Krishna Janmasthan, Kapil Sharma, said with special arrangements put in place this year, devotees could pay obeisance to the deity without any obstacle and could get prasadam easily. According to him nearly 20 lakh pilgrims paid their obeisance in the temples of Mathura, Vrindaban, Barsana, Govardhan, Nandgaon, Baldeo, Mahaban and Gokul. No untoward incident has been reported, District Magistrate Sarvagya Ram Mishra said. SSP Babloo Kumar attributed incident-free Janmashtami to faultless security planning. Posting of police personnel in plain clothes at strategic points also paid the dividend, he said. During a cultural programme organised at Leela Manch of Sri Krishna Janmasthan, Uttar Pradesh Power Minister Srikant Sharma congratulated the audience on Janmastami and appealed to them to cooperate with the authorities in maintaining ...
B-Town extends Janmashtami greetings
On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami on Monday, Bollywood celebrities extended greetings on the festival. From Amitabh Bachchan to Preity Zinta, celebs took to social media to wish their fans and netizens.Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter and wrote, "Janamashtami ki anek shubhkamanayein."Actor Preity Zinta also wrote, "On this auspicious day, let's celebrate the spirit of selfless giving... wishing you all a very #HappyKrishnaJayanthi!KrishnaJanmashtami."Sidharth Malhotra took to Instagram and shared his childhood picture dressed as Krishna, writing, "#happyjanmastami #krishnajanmashtami to all, me dressed as Krishna by my beloved Dadi. #throwback #delhihouse #festivaloutfit .........P.S- for some reason placed next to a tall plant. Height reference maybe? "Rishi Kapoor also took to Twitter to wish his fans, writing, "Wishing everyone a Happy Janmashtami."Janmashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. As per the Hindu calendar, Lord Krishna, .
'Dahi handi' festivities grip Mumbai
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. The dahi handi ritual is part of the Janmashtami festival in Maharashtra, where youngsters (called Govindas), dressed in colourful attire, make human pyramid to reach an earthen pot containing buttermilk and suspended in mid-air, and break it. Religious institutions, political leaders and Govinda mandals took part in the dahi handi celebrations which were marked by frequent chants of "Govinda aala re" (Govinda has come). Several organisers roped in celebrities to pull the crowd in their dahi handi events. The celebrations began amid strict vigil by personnel from the Mumbai police who were out on roads to ensure compliance of the Bombay High Court's guidelines on the age of participating Govindas (they should not be below 14) and
UAE names 2 astronauts to go to International Space Station
The ruler of Dubai has announced the names of two astronauts from the United Arab Emirates who will be heading to the International Space Station, a first for the Gulf nation. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who also serves as the UAE's vice president and prime minister, made the announcement on Monday on Twitter. Sheikh Mohammed named the astronauts as Hazza al-Mansouri and Sultan al-Nayadi. Their missions are scheduled for next year. The UAE has a fledgling space program with big ambitions. It hopes to launch its first locally made satellite, KhalifaSat, in October from Japan. It also wants to launch a probe to Mars in 2020. The UAE says it wants to colonize Mars by 2117, with a fully functioning city of 600,000.
Following are the 13th day
Following are the 13th day Hyderabad Monsoon Race results held here today The Fire Haven Plate Div.I (About) 1400 M Cat II Alta Vita (M/s V Krishna Das and C Parathasarathy) 54.5 Deepak S First Natasha 54.5 P Trevor Second Lokhart 56 Srinath Third Tokyo Jam 54.5 Akshay Kumar Fourth All nine ran Won By: 2-1/2 l, 1/2 l, 3-1/4 l Time: One minute 27.