Today, on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada, Kanha’s birthday is being celebrated with great pomp across the country. It is believed that, on this date in Dwapar Yuga, Shri Krishna was born in the Rohini Nakshatra as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Let us know that this year the 5252nd birthday of Shri Krishna is being celebrated.

On the day of Janmashtami, special makeup of Shri Krishna is done, jewelery is worn, swing is decorated, Mahaprasad is made and Krishna’s birth anniversary is celebrated at 12:00 pm. By the way, on the day of Janmashtami, Shri Krishna is not offered one or two but 56 bhog. But if you are not able to offer 56 bhog or for some reason you are not able to prepare a dishes of fifty six bhog, then do not take tension, you can offer these 8 bhog to Shri Krishna in the worship of Janmashtami today. Even by climbing these eight important things, you will get the same fruit like 56 bhog. For which eight things do you know, 56 bhog fruits

These 8 things will get 56 bhog fruits

Coriander registration- The enjoyment of registrar is considered important. Without this, worship of Janmashtami is considered incomplete. The indulgence of coriander registration is offered to Kanha and the fast is also opened after receiving this offerings.

Kheer- On the day of Janmashtami, they are very happy to make Kanha’s bhog by making saffron, rice and milk pudding.

Makhan Mishri- This is one of the favorite bhogas of Shri Krishna. Mother Yashoda used to feed Makhan-Mishri to Kanha from childhood. Since then it became the favorite bhog of Shri Krishna.

Malpua- If you are not able to prepare 56 dishes, then today make Malpua on Janmashtami and offer it to Kanha. It is believed that Malpua is also very popular for Krishna.

Sweet fruit- If you are unable to prepare indulgence, then Kanha can also be offered sweet and fresh fruits like banana, apple, pomegranate etc. on Janmashtami.

Panchamrit- The enjoyment of Panchamrit prepared with a mixture of milk, curd, honey, sugar candy, basil, panchameva etc. is also very dear to Shri Krishna. Especially on Janmashtami, Kanha is bathed from Panchamrit.

Sweets– Pooja of Janmashtami can also be offered to Shri Krishna like Peda, Laddus, Milk Calcand and Barfi etc.

Puranpoli- The enjoyment of Puranpoli made of lentils and jaggery can also be offered to Kanha on Janmashtami today. This is a special dessert of South India and Maharashtra.

On the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami in Mumbai, Dahi Handi ceremony was organized at Tembhi Naka in Thane. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde attended the Dahi Handi ceremony. During this, CM Fadnavis said that the hand of the opposition’s sin has been broken.

Earlier, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis greeted everyone on Shri Krishna Janmashtami and Dahi Handi festival. He said that this festival is being celebrated with great enthusiasm and pomp in Mumbai. No matter how much the rain is, but the enthusiasm and enthusiasm of our Govinda can never be reduced.

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– Press Trust of India (@Pti_News) August 16, 2025

‘Soldiers broke the hand of Pakistan’s sin’

Addressing the media, CM Fadnavis said, “The Dahi Handi festival dedicated to the soldiers of Operation Sindoor has been organized. In ‘Operation Sindoor’, our soldiers led by Prime Minister Modi broke the hand of Pakistan’s sin and now those soldiers are being honored here.”

‘Opposition’s sin of sin is broken’

The Chief Minister further said, “Changes in the metropolitan municipality will definitely happen in the coming time. The hand of the sin of the opposition is now broken and now such a hand is not going to happen again. The work of ‘Makhan’ i.e. development and benefit will be done to every section of the society.”

On Shri Krishna Janmashtami, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said that the holy festival of Janmashtami is being celebrated in the whole country, this is a very amazing opportunity for the countrymen.

Earlier, many politicians including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted the countrymen on Shri Krishna Janmashtami.

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The festival of Dahi Handi in Maharashtra is celebrated with great pomp. Govinda’s team is seen there on the day of Dahi Handi. Human pyramids will be seen bursting by making a matki and this view is so beautiful that a crowd of people gather to see.

It is not new to have a look of politicians on the festival in which crores of people are noticed, but if there is an election year, then it is made for the leaders to participate in such programs.

This year is Janmashtami on 16 August. Dahi Handi is being organized on this occasion. Metropolitan and municipal elections are to be held in a few months in the state and leaders in Mumbai and surrounding districts have also organized big curd handi. Where millions of rupees will be given to Govinda Pathak as a prize to create his successful human pyramid.

This time the curd of politicians

• Shiv Sena Teenbhi Naka – Manchi Handi (Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, MP Naresh Mhuske)
• Shiv Sena former Legislative Council Member Ravindra Gate – Sankalp Pratishthan Handi, Wagle Estate
• Shiv Sena Transport Minister Pratap Saranaik, Prof. Govinda Organizer Priyesh Saranaik – Sanskriti Pratishthan, Vartak Nagar, 43 Number School Ground
• Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) Former MP Rajan Vichade – Anand Charitable Trust Mahadahi Handi, Jambhali Naka
• BJP former corporator Krishna Patil – Sharda Sankalp Pratishthan Handi, Gokul Nagar, Saffron Mill Chowk
• BJP Kolhapur, Chandgad assembly constituency MLA Shivaji Patil – Swami Pratishthan Handi, Hiranandani Medoz
• MNS leader Avinash Jadhav – Bhagwati School ground, Naupada, Vishnu Nagar

1) The ‘loyalty’ Mahadahi Handi of Anand Charitable Trust-
Jagran of Hindutva in Dahi Handi on Thane’s Jambhi Naka
Hindus for Mumbai in memory of Shiv Sena chief Bala Saheb Thackeray – Rs 1,11,111 handi
Guruvarya Dharmveer Anand Dighe for Thane – Handi of Rs 1,11,111
In memory of Maa Saheb Meenatai Thackeray for women – Handi of Rs 51,000
This Mahadahi Handi is being organized by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former MP Rajan.

2) At the same time, a minister in the Maharashtra government and Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) leader Pratap Sarnaik has also organized a Dahi Handi named Sankalp Yuva Pratishthan in Thane district adjacent to Mumbai. Like every year, this time too, ‘Culture Dahi Handi Festival’ will be celebrated with great enthusiasm and pomp. This time, Govinda Pathak, who first put 9 Tur (layer), will be honored with a prize of Rs 11 lakh and an attractive honor mark.

This festival will be held on 16 August 2025 from 10 am to 10 pm in Patangan, Vartak Nagar of Thane Municipal Corporation No. 44. Artists and political leaders will also be present in this Dahi Handi.

3) Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Sunil Prabhu has also organized Dahi Handi in his constituency and the event is being organized in the Prabodhanakar Thackeray Chowk Vikhroli. Where the total amount of prize is 25 lakh 55 thousand 555 rupees.

4) The Dahi Handi festival of Sankalp Pratishthan will be organized by Shiv Sena (Shinde) Deputy Leader and Organizer Ravindra Phatak on 16 August 2025 in Sankalp Chowk, Raghunath Nagar. This is the 20th year and this time a cash prize of Rs 21 lakh will be given to Govinda Pathak, who breaks the world record.

In Thane and Mumbai suburbs (MMRDA), the first team will get a reward of Rs 11 lakh by coming to the Dahi Handi of Sankalp Pratishthan. After this, millions of rupees and respect will also be given to other teams who put 9 trees. The rest of Govinda stones will also be awarded with cash and honor symbol.

Women Govinda teams will also be involved in this festival, who show courage like men and blow the hand by putting them high. Therefore, special awards have also been kept for the women Govinda teams of Thane and Mumbai. A total of 3 Handi will be seen in this grand event – one for the teams of Thane, the other for the teams of Mumbai and the third for the special women.

5) Bharatiya Janata Party Thane City (District) and Sharda Sankalp Pratishthan, Thane in the joint event, like every year, this time also on August 16 at Castle Mill Naka. The ‘Gokul Dahi Handi’ festival has been organized at Meenatai Thackeray Chowk.

• First 10 trees team: 11,11,111 + trophy
• First 9 Tsar Team: 5,55,555 + Trophy
• After this the team that puts 9 trees: 2,22,222 + trophy

Award structure for women govinda stones:
• First of all 7 trees: 1,51,111 + trophy
• After this the team that puts 7 trees: 51,000 + Trophy

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Party leader Avinash Jadhav said that like every year, we have organized Dahi Handi this year. This event is not in view of the election, but this festival is of Marathi Manus of every middle class. Those who start preparing for it from a month before this festive. Go to work in the morning, practice in the evening and then go to work in the morning.

He said that we give prize money to every Govinda Pathak in his honor and give more than other big organizers. Jadhav said that in the year 2016, when the court asked to keep the height of 20 feet Dahi Handi, Raj Thackeray had said that this should not happen and then we went against the law and put high curd handi, we had taken action at that time but if we had not done it at that time, then this festival would have ended today. At that time no political party was revealed which is coming today and organizing Dahi Handi.

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The month of August brings with them many religious, cultural and national festivals every year. In this month, the festival of Rakshabandhan is celebrated to dedicated to the unbreakable bond of another brother and sister. On the other hand, major festivals like Shri Krishna Janmashtami, Hartalika Teej and Ganesh Chaturthi are also celebrated. Apart from this, a national festival like Independence Day awakens the spirit of patriotism. In such a situation, today we know which special days and festivals are coming in this August. Whose religious and cultural significance is considered very large.

August 01: Yorkshire Day and World Lung Cancer Day

The month of August begins with Yorkshire Day which is dedicated to the cultural heritage of Yorkshire, England. Along with this, World Lung Cancer Day is also celebrated on this day, which is celebrated for the purpose of spreading awareness about lung cancer.

August 03: Friendship Day

The first Sunday of August is celebrated as a celebration of friendship around the world. This day is special for those people who understand the importance of friends in life and want to make them feel special. On this day, people celebrate by tying a friendship band with their friends.

06 August: Hiroshima Dey

Hiroshima Dey is celebrated on 06 August. This day is reminiscent of the nuclear attack on Hiroshima of Japan in 1945. It is considered to be a day to think about the result in the frightening of war and spread the message of peace.

August 08: Jhulan Purnima and Tendong Low Room Fat

Jhulan Utsav is celebrated on 08 August in many parts of eastern India. In which the tableau of Radha Krishna is decorated on the swing of Krishna. On this day, Tendong Low Room Fat is celebrated by expressing gratitude to the Tendong Mountains on behalf of the Lepcha community of Sikkim.

09 August: Rakshabandhan

Rakshabandhan, dedicated to the sweetness of siblings relationship, will be celebrated on 9 August this year. On this day, the sisters tie a defense thread on their brother’s wrist and the brothers promise to protect the sisters throughout their life.

August 12: International Youth Day

International Youth Day is celebrated every year on 12 August. On this day, many types of programs seminars are organized in which issues related to youth are discussed. At the same time, this day is celebrated to honor the energy, creative and their roles in society.

August 13: Patriots Day

Patriots is celebrated in Manipur. In Manipur, this day is celebrated in memory of the heroes who sacrificed against British rule in 1891. Patriots Day is the most emotional and proud day in the history of Manipur state.

August 15: Independence Day and Parsi New Year

On August 15, India will celebrate its 79 Independence Day. On this day, the celebration of India’s independence is celebrated across the country. Along with this, the New Year of Parsi community will also be celebrated on this day. This day where a symbol of patriotism is also formed, the new life and new beginnings are also formed.

15-16 August: Janmashtami

Janmashtami, celebrated in the joy of the birth of Lord Krishna, will be celebrated on 15 and 16 August for 2 days. On this day, grand tableaux are decorated in temples from Mathura and Vrindavan to the country. On the day of Janmashtami, devotees are fasted in devotion to Shri Krishna.

August 16: Day-Zur Transfer Day

This day is celebrated in memory of the official merger of Puducherry in India. In 1962, on this day, France made a treaty with India and made Puducherry a part of the Indian Republic.

August 26: Hartalika Teej

In India, Hartalika Teej is a Hindu festival celebrated on the Tritiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Bhadrapada. This festival is mainly celebrated in North India. On this day, women observe Nirjala fast remembering the story of Shiva Parvati’s marriage. This day is associated with married, happiness, good fortune and devotion.

August 27: Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated as the birth celebration of Lord Ganesha, is celebrated with great pomp across the country on this day. The most grand Ganesh Chaturthi in India is famous in Maharashtra. This festival of Lord Ganesha’s birth lasts for ten days. In which devotees enthron Ganpati Bappa in homes and pandals.

August 28: Nuakhai

The main crop of Odisha is celebrated the next day of Nuakhai Ganesh Chaturthi. This day is celebrated to welcome the first produce of new paddy in Odisha. Along with this, this day is also considered a symbol of respect for agricultural traditions.

August 29: National Sports Day

National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August every year on the birth anniversary of hockey magician Major Dhyanchand. On this day, players who illuminate the name of the country are honored. Also, by celebrating this day, emphasis is also laid on the importance of sports.

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