Janmashtami 2026 in India: Complete Guide to Date, Celebrations, and How to Experience the Festival Janmashtami 2026 in India falls on September 4. Discover the complete guide to Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, puja timings, where to watch, travel tips, and how to experience this vibrant festival across India. Introduction On Friday, September 4, 2026, India will come alive with the sounds of temple bells, devotional bhajans, and the joyous chants of "Hare Krishna" as millions of devotees celebrate Janmashtami — the birth of Lord Krishna. This year marks the 5253rd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, according to the Drik Panchang, making it a particularly significant occasion for Hindus worldwide. Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals in India. It commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who is revered for his teachings and wisdom as encapsulated in the Bh...
Dozens dead, more than 100 injured in North Macedonia nightclub fire North Macedonia police, prosecutors investigating fire at Pulse nightclub in town of Kocani A fire broke out in a nightclub in North Macedonia early Sunday, killing 51 people and injuring more than 100 others, authorities said. Pyrotechnic devices sparked the fire at around 2:35 a.m. during a concert by a local pop group at the Pulse nightclub in the town of Kocani, Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski told reporters. "Sparks caused fire … and fire spread through the discotheque," he said, according to Reuters. The injured were rushed to hospitals across the country. Many of the injured suffered severe burns, officials said. MYRTLE BEACH WOMAN IGNITED SOUTH CAROLINA WILDFIRE THAT SCORCHED 2K ACRES, AUTHORITIES SAY A firefighter inspects a nightclub after a massive fire in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia, on Sunday. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski) Health Minister Arben Tara...