New Delhi, August 16, 2025 — India erupted in spiritual fervor today as millions celebrated Krishna Janmashtami 2025, marking the 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna with midnight rituals, vibrant processions, and heartfelt devotion. From bustling cities to serene villages, temples glowed with diyas and echoed with bhajans, uniting communities in a shared reverence for the divine flute-player, with special resonance for the Indian diaspora in Thailand.

The festival, spanning two days due to the auspicious alignment of the Ashtami tithi, saw devotees throng iconic temples like Mathura’s Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Vrindavan’s ISKCON temple. At midnight, the sacred Nishita puja unfolded, with priests performing abhishekam using milk, curd, and honey, while chanting Vedic mantras. Families across India followed suit at home, offering tulsi leaves and homemade butter to baby Krishna’s idols, symbolizing his playful love for makhan.

In a unique twist this year, eco-conscious celebrations gained traction. Mumbai’s Dahi Handi events featured biodegradable pots, while Delhi’s temples distributed plantable bhog packets, aligning devotion with sustainability. Social media buzzed with Janmashtami greetings, with X posts showcasing intricate jhankis and children dressed as little Krishnas, captioned with prayers for peace and prosperity.

For Indo-Thai communities, the festival fostered cultural ties. In Bangkok, the Indian Cultural Centre hosted a virtual Janmashtami event, blending Bharatanatyam performances with Thai dance forms inspired by Krishna’s leela. Indian officials highlighted the festival’s universal message of dharma, resonating with Thailand’s Buddhist ethos of compassion.

As devotees fasted and sang “Hare Krishna” into the night, Janmashtami 2025 underscored India’s spiritual vibrancy, weaving tradition with modern innovation. The celebrations, rich with rituals and community spirit, reaffirmed Krishna’s timeless teachings of love and righteousness.

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History Of The World Hindi Day

World Hindi Day is celebrated to mark the importance of the Hindi Language. The date 10th January was chosen as it was the day on which Hindi was first spoken in the United Nations General Assembly in 1949.

The first World Hindi Conference was inaugurated on 10 January 1975 by the then Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi. However, the first World Hindi Day celebrations began in 2006 at the behest of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Significance

World Hindi Day is celebrated to mark the importance of the Hindi language and promote it as a global language worldwide. This day is also observed to spread awareness about the Hindi language.

Do you know that the Hindi language was made the official language of the Union of India in 1950 and is spoken by approximately 600 million people worldwide, making it one of the most widely spoken languages? According to Article 343 of the Indian Constitution, Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, is officially recognised as the official language of India.

Activities And Events

Many activities and events like workshops, seminars, Hindi competitions and cultural performances are conducted by the Indian Government, schools and organisations from abroad during this day. Many content creators on social media also promote this day by posting Hindi-centric content to pay respect to the language.

It is an excellent opportunity to learn Hindi and appreciate the beauty of the language.

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At the time of check-in, approximately $40,000 was recovered by the authorities; the money was packed as folded bills inside the sachet of “Guthka”. Further inspection of his bag revealed that each packet contained two ten-dollar bills. A large suitcase was filled to capacity with such packages.

The news agency ANI shared a video on Twitter showing officials tearing large packets of pan masala. There were several small gutkha packets that read Shuddh Plus inside it which contained some powdered substance (pan masala). As the bag was opened further, two dollar bills were packed in polythene. The smugglers cleverly tucked the bills into transparent plastics to hide them in the large trolley.

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