Krishna Janmashtami, celebrated as one of the grandest festivals globally, holds significance for the Hindu community worldwide. It commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, regarded as an avatar of Lord Vishnu. This year, the festival is set to be observed on Wednesday, September 6, with the traditional dahi handi celebration scheduled for Thursday, September 7. (File Photo)
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It is believed that this year marks the 5250th birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. According to some scholars, Lord Krishna born on 18th July 3228 BCE. (File Photo (azgreetings.com))
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On Gokulashtami, people worship Lord Krishna along with Radha and Balaram. (PTI)
Gokulashtami is also celebrated in South India, where devotees offer fruits to Lord Krishna as 'prasadam' and engage in singing devotional songs as part of the festivities.(PTI)
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In the western state of Maharashtra, the highlight of the festival is the 'dahi-handi' tradition, which involves breaking a pot filled with curd suspended in the air using a human pyramid. In Mumbai alone, there are more than 4000 dahi-handi events organized during this festive occasion.(FILE)
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The likes of Angelina Jolie and Anya Taylor-Joy, have all been spotted on the Toronto Film Festival red carpet this year. Actor Janhvi Kapoor also made her debut at the film festival, wearing flirtatious dresses, and plenty of India-inspired look. Discover all of her best fashion moments from TIFF this year, right here. (All pics: Instagram/ Rhea Kapoor)
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This photograph shows a view of a full moon also known as "Blood Moon" with leaves in the foreground during a phase of a total lunar eclipse in Jakarta on September 8, 2025.
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Sabrina Carpenter looked stunning in a sheer red Valentino lace gown, paired with a light pink furry boa. Her look was accessorised with Tiffany & Co. jewellery, and her signature gold locks and dewy makeup.
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The first look at the official trailer of Bugonia, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, revealed Emma Stone's hair transformation. A scene from the film, which recently premiered at the Venice Film Festival 2025, shows abductors shaving Stone's character's head in the back of a car - and it is all real!
