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Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations Across India
Krishna Janmashtami, the festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, was observed across India. The festival falls on the eighth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada. Several reports focused on astrological timings and auspicious periods for celebrations and prayers. Some outlets highlighted specific yogas and planetary alignments believed to be significant for the occasion, while others provided details on rituals and the significance of offerings. Devotees engaged in fasting, prayers, and midnight celebrations to mark the birth of Krishna.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Centre (6): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Haribhoomi, Hindustan (Hindi), Navbharat Times, The Free Press Journal
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Punjab Kesari, Zee News (Hindi)