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    1 day ago · Krishna (/ ˈkrɪʃnə /; [12] Sanskrit: कृष्ण, IAST: Kṛṣṇa [ˈkr̩ʂɳɐ]) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme God in his own right. [13] . He is the god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love; [14][1] and is widely revered among Hindu divinities. [15] .

  2. Sep 21, 2024 · Sri Krishna and Balarama were away at Indraprastha and Dwaraka was guarded by Sri Krishna’s son Pradyumna. King Salva attacked Dwaraka from the Saubha and caused havoc. Pradyumna and other sons of Krishna defended the city for 27 days.

  3. Sep 21, 2024 · The earliest textual reference or mention of Sri Krishna in a Hindu scripture is found in the Vedas. Vishnu or Krishna is described as cowherd in Rig Veda. The reference to Krishna is found in Rig Veda 1.22.18. Krishna as cowherd has hidden symbolism.

  4. Sep 12, 2024 · Janmashtami, Hindu festival celebrating the birth (janma) of the god Krishna on the eighth (ashtami) day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada (August–September).

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  5. Sep 12, 2024 · Krishna, one of the most widely revered and most popular of all Indian divinities, worshipped as the eighth incarnation (avatar, or avatara) of the Hindu god Vishnu and also as a supreme god in his own right.

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  6. 1 day ago · Krishen Khanna: Last Modernist Standing. Avantika Bhuyan 18 min read 27 Sep 2024, 05:00 PM IST. At 99, he remains just as devoted to the pursuit of art as he was more than 40 years ago when he ...

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  8. Sep 18, 2024 · Discover 11 fascinating facts about Krishna, the beloved deity in Hinduism. Explore the significance of Krishna's life, teachings, and influence in this insightful article.