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India Celebrates Krishna Janmashtami With Devotion and Festivities
India is celebrating Krishna Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Devotees are thronging temples across the country, including prominent sites in Mathura, Vrindavan, and Dwarka. Celebrations include devotional songs, special prayers like Mangla Aarti, and the exchange of wishes and greetings. Political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, have extended their greetings. Some reports also touch upon historical and archaeological evidence related to Lord Krishna.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Centre (9 votes, 11 outlets): Amar Ujala, Greater Kashmir, Haribhoomi, Mathrubhumi English, Mint, Navbharat Times · The Economic Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The Statesman
- Right (5): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Punjab Kesari, Republic World, Times Now