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New Delhi: <keyword id="22930355" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Janmashtami-festivities" source="keywords">Janmashtami festivities</keyword> across the country led to a <keyword id="22930356" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="business-surge" source="keywords">business surge</keyword>, with transactions exceeding Rs 25,000 crore, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (<keyword id="20143308" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="CAIT" source="keywords">CAIT</keyword>). These figure highlight the robust consumer spending during the festival driven by the vibrant celebrations of <keyword id="20126824" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="janmashtami" source="keywords">Janmashtami</keyword>, marking one of the most commercially active periods of the year. CAIT's National General Secretary and Member of Parliament from Chandni Chowk, Praveen Khandelwal, stated that during this significant festival, large-scale sales were observed, particularly in flowers, fruits, sweets, deity costumes, decorative items, fasting sweets, milk, curd, butter, and dry fruits. Khandelwal said that festivals like Janmashtami are an important part of the Sanatan economy, which strengthens the nation's economy. CAIT's National President, BC Bhartia said that Janmashtami was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, especially in North and West India, where the festival was celebrated with much joy. <keyword id="20187217" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Krishna-Janmashtami" source="keywords">Krishna Janmashtami</keyword> was celebrated on August 26 this year across the country. Devotees traditionally fast and decorate temples and homes with flowers, diyas, and lights. Temples were decorated attractively, and there were large crowds of people visiting them. He highlighted that the special attractions of the Janmashtami festival included digital tableaux, selfie points with Lord Krishna, and many other delightful scenes. In cities, there were numerous bhajans, religious dances, and discourses by saints and sages. Various social organizations also organized large-scale Janmashtami celebrations. According to scriptures, Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada. It is the day Lord Krishna was born. Earlier this month, the CAIT anticipated a festive trade of over Rs 12,000 crore across the country during the Rakhi festival. In 2022, the business during the Rakhi festival stood at around Rs 7,000 crore, in 2021 it was Rs 6,000 crore, in 2020 it was Rs 5,000 crore, in 2019 it was Rs 3,500 crore, and in 2018 it was Rs 3,000 crore, as per Khandelwal. The trade body said that the markets are witnessing a massive rush for shopping, and people are very enthusiastic about the festival.

Janmashtami festivities drive business across India, sales exceed Rs 25,000 crore: CAIT

As the auspicious festival of <keyword id="3578494" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Janmashtami" source="Orion">Janmashtami</keyword> approaches on 26th August 2024, devotees across India and the world are gearing up to celebrate the birth of <keyword id="19906323" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lord-Krishna" source="keywords">Lord Krishna</keyword>, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. This day marks the divine arrival of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, who is celebrated for his wisdom and love for his devotees. On this special occasion, sharing heartfelt wishes, messages, images and quotes is a beautiful way to spread the joy and blessings of Shri Krishna. <div type="image" title="Happy janmashtami" msid="112798008" hostid="261" sizebytes="1259813"></div> <h2>Wishes for Krishna <keyword id="19996782" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Janmashtami-2024" source="Orion">Janmashtami 2024</keyword></h2><ul><li>May Lord Krishna steal all your worries and fill your life with love, peace, and happiness. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>Wishing you a blessed Janmashtami! May Lord Krishna's divine grace be with you today and always.</li><li>On this Janmashtami, may your heart be filled with love, and your life be filled with happiness. Jai Shri Krishna!</li><li>Let the spirit of Janmashtami bring you joy and inspire you to live with love, humility, and devotion. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>May the blessings of Lord Krishna fill your life with good health, wealth, and prosperity. <keyword id="8011345" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Happy-Krishna-Janmashtami" source="Orion">Happy Krishna Janmashtami</keyword>!</li><li>Celebrate the birth of Kanha with full fervour and joy. Wishing you a blessed and joyful Janmashtami!</li><li>May the divine presence of Lord Krishna always be with you and your family. Wishing you a very Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>May Krishna's blessings fill your life with love, laughter, and happiness. Happy Janmashtami 2024!</li><li>On this Janmashtami, may your heart and home be filled with the love and joy of Krishna. Jai Shri Krishna!</li><li>May Lord Krishna's flute invite the melody of happiness into your life. Wishing you a very Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>May the teachings of Lord Krishna inspire you to lead a life full of wisdom, love, and peace. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>Wishing you a joyous Janmashtami filled with the blessings of Krishna and the love of your near and dear ones.</li><li>Let us celebrate the birth of the divine saviour with devotion and joy. Wishing you a very Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>May the love and blessings of Lord Krishna always be with you. Have a blessed Janmashtami!</li><li>May Lord Krishna bless you with all the things you desire and deserve. Wishing you a very Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>On this holy occasion, may Lord Krishna bless you with eternal happiness, love, and peace. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>May you find your love and happiness on this Janmashtami. Wishing you a blissful Janmashtami 2024!</li><li>Let us celebrate the birth of Krishna with love, joy, and devotion. Wishing you and your family a blessed Janmashtami!</li><li>May Lord Krishna bless you with wisdom and courage to follow the path of righteousness. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>Wishing you a Janmashtami full of love, peace, and happiness. May Krishna always be with you.</li><li>May the divine light of Lord Krishna always guide you in your life. Happy <keyword id="218220" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Krishna-Janmashtami" source="Orion">Krishna Janmashtami</keyword>!</li><li>On this divine occasion, may Lord Krishna bless you with love, joy, and peace. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>Wishing you and your family a Janmashtami filled with love, devotion, and prosperity. Jai Shri Krishna!</li><li>May Lord Krishna bring joy, peace, and love to your life on this Janmashtami. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li><li>May the divine blessings of Lord Krishna bring you eternal happiness. Happy Janmashtami 2024!</li><li>May Krishna’s blessings bring you love and prosperity. Wishing you a blessed and joyful Janmashtami!</li><li>Let the celebrations of Janmashtami bring joy, peace, and love into your life. Jai Shri Krishna!</li><li>Wishing you a Janmashtami full of love, peace, and prosperity. May Krishna’s blessings be with you always.</li><li>May Lord Krishna’s divine grace fill your life with love, happiness, and peace. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>On this Janmashtami, may you be blessed with love, happiness, and success. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li></ul><div type="image" title="Janmashtami" msid="112798015" hostid="261" sizebytes="1275199"></div><h2>Messages for Krishna Janmashtami</h2><ul><li>On this holy occasion of Janmashtami, may Lord Krishna bless you with prosperity and success. May you find peace and happiness in his divine love.</li><li>As you fast and celebrate on Janmashtami, may the love and blessings of Lord Krishna be with you. Wishing you a joyful and blessed Janmashtami!</li><li>Let us follow the teachings of Lord Krishna and lead a life of truth and righteousness. Wishing you a blissful Janmashtami!</li><li>The divine festival of Janmashtami is here! Let us celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna with love, devotion, and joy.</li><li>May the celebrations of Janmashtami be as joyful as Shri Krishna's childhood. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>As we celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna, let us take a moment to reflect on his teachings and the path of righteousness. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>On this Janmashtami, may you find the strength to overcome all your challenges with the divine grace of Lord Krishna.</li><li>Let us spread love and happiness in the name of Lord Krishna. Wishing you a joyous and blessed Janmashtami!</li><li>May the teachings of Lord Krishna inspire you to lead a life full of love, peace, and happiness. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>On this divine occasion of Janmashtami, may Lord Krishna bless you with love, peace, and prosperity. Jai Shri Krishna!</li></ul><h2>Quotes of Shri Krishna</h2>“Do your duty without expecting the fruits of your labour.” – Bhagavad Gita <div type="image" title="Shri Krishna" msid="112798036" hostid="261" sizebytes="2058811"></div> “You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of the work.” – Bhagavad Gita “Change is the law of the universe. You can be a millionaire, or a pauper in an instant.” – Bhagavad Gita “Whatever happened, happened for the good. Whatever is happening, is happening for the good. Whatever will happen, will also happen for the good.” – Bhagavad Gita “When a man dwells on the objects of sense, he creates an attraction for them; attraction develops into desire, and desire breeds anger.” – Bhagavad Gita “There is neither this world, nor the world beyond, nor happiness for the one who doubts.” – Bhagavad Gita <div type="image" title="Radha Krishna" msid="112798105" hostid="261" sizebytes="2223783"></div>“The mind is restless and difficult to restrain, but it is subdued by practice.” – Bhagavad Gita “He who has no attachments can really love others, for his love is pure and divine.” – Bhagavad Gita “The soul is neither born, and nor does it die.” – Bhagavad Gita “The wise man lets go of all results, whether good or bad, and is focused on the action alone.” – Bhagavad Gita These wishes, messages, and quotes you can share with your loved ones to spread the joy and blessings of Shri Krishna on Janmashtami 2024. Celebrate this festival with devotion, love, and a heart full of gratitude! SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/travel/india/webstories/8-iconic-krishna-temples-to-visit-on-janmashtami/slidelist/112702875.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">8 iconic Krishna temples to visit on Janmashtami</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/travel/india/webstories/janmashtami-2024-8-spots-to-celebrate-lord-krishnas-birth/slidelist/112654098.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Janmashtami 2024: 8 spots to celebrate lord Krishna’s birth</a>

Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Wishes, messages, images and quotes to celebrate Shri Krishna's birth

As <keyword id="20126824" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Janmashtami" source="keywords">Janmashtami</keyword> approaches, devotees of <keyword id="19906323" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lord-Krishna" source="keywords">Lord Krishna</keyword> are eagerly preparing for the grand celebration of his birth. To adorn their homes, they purchase an array of decorative items, including balloons, flowers, and festive decorations. A special swing and outfit for Laddoo Gopal Ji are also part of the preparations. On the eve of Janmashtami, everyone ensures that all arrangements are in place to honour the occasion. This year marks Shri Krishna's 5251st birthday, with Janmashtami being celebrated on August 26, 2024. <h2><keyword id="21482710" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Janmashtami-2024-date" source="Orion">Janmashtami 2024 date</keyword> &amp; time</h2>Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the Ashtami (eighth day) of Krishna Paksha (the dark fortnight) in the month of Bhadrapada, according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar. This usually occurs in August or September as per the Gregorian calendar. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112779889" title="Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Wishes, messages, images and quotes to celebrate Shri Krishna's birth" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> In 2024, Krishna Janmashtami falls on Monday, August 26th. The puja muhurat (auspicious time for worship) begins at midnight and extends into the early hours of the following day. Devotees stay awake through the night to celebrate, as it is believed that Lord Krishna was born at midnight, and they eagerly welcome his divine arrival. <h2>Janmashtami 2024 timings</h2><table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Event </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Time </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Ashtami Tithi begins </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">August 26 at 03:39 AM </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Ashtami Tithi Ends </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">August 27 at 02:19 AM </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rohini Nakshatra starts </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">August 26 at 03:55 PM </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rohini Nakshatra finishes </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">August 27 at 03:38 PM </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Nishita Puja Timings </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">August 27, 11:26 PM to 12:11 AM </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Midnight Moment </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">11:48 PM </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Moonrise time </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">11:07 PM </td></tr></tbody></table> <h2>Puja steps for Krishna Janmashtami</h2>1. Begin your day by rising early and taking a holy bath before starting the puja. 2. Clean your home thoroughly, along with the photos and idols of all the deities. 3. Bathe Laddoo Gopal Ji and Lord Krishna. Decorate the swing with a soft, cushioned sheet, and gently place Laddoo Gopal Ji on it. 4. Dress Laddoo Gopal Ji in a beautiful outfit, adorn him with flowers, bangles, a mukut (crown), mor pankh (peacock feather), tulsi mala, and a chanda tilak on his forehead. Offer him food, water, and tulsi leaves. 5. Prepare various types of bhog prasad. 6. Once all the bhog prasad is ready, offer it to the Lord and spend the day chanting his name and reciting mantras. 7. As the birthday celebrations commence in the evening, prepare a thali with an assortment of fruits, dry fruits, kamal gatta, paan supari, meetha paan, akshat, roli, a variety of flowers including lotus, panchamrit, panjeeri, and homemade sweets. 8. Dress Baal Krishna in his attire and celebrate his birthday at midnight with devotion and enthusiasm. 9. Offer bhog and recite the aarti. 10. Visit the temple to seek Lord Krishna's blessings and partake in the prasad. 11. Those observing a fast may break it during parana time by consuming sattvik foods such as fruits, dairy products, and sweets. <h2>Mantras you can chant</h2><ul><li>OM Krishnaya Namah</li><li>Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare</li><li>OM Shri Krishna Sharanam Mamah</li><li>Krishnaye Vasudveaye Haraye Parmatmane Pranatah Kleshnashaye Govindaye Namo Namah </li></ul>During the celebrations, devotees observe fasts, perform puja (worship), sing bhajans (devotional songs), and participate in various cultural activities. Many temples and households are beautifully decorated, often featuring a small cradle for Lord Krishna, adorned with flowers and vibrant cloth. <keyword id="20473570" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fasting" source="keywords">Fasting</keyword> during Krishna Janmashtami is marked by strict dietary restrictions for many devotees. Some abstain from consuming grains, while others avoid certain foods like onions, garlic, and non-vegetarian dishes. 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Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Date, puja timings, fasting dos and don’ts, and mantras

Sri Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu is also known as the Purna Avatar or the complete manifestation of the supreme cosmic energy. Krishna was born on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark phase of the lunar month (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Shravan. Krishnashtami, Krishna Jayanti, or <keyword id="218220" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Krishna-Janmashtami" source="Orion">Krishna Janmashtami</keyword> is celebrated in Hindu households. Krishna gave us the most sacred teaching of Bhagavad Gita. Several miracles and divine plays performed by Lord Krishna are described in the Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata. Hence Krishna is revered as Jagadguru or the divine master who dispels darkness and lights the lamp of wisdom in people’s hearts. On the day of Krishnashtami, greet your near and dear ones with some select messages and quotes shared here. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Krishna janmashtami 2022 messages and greetings" comment="subhead" text="Krishna janmashtami 2022 messages and greetings">Krishna janmashtami 2022 messages and greetings</cmsannotation> <ul><li>Krishna, the divine teacher of the universe, is always here with you -- to guide you to lead your life with clarity, joy, confidence, and hope. Let the day of Krishnashtami ignite benevolent spirits in you and dispel the darkness of ignorance. May you be blessed with divine protection. </li><li>May Lord Krishna be with you and your family, always! Blessings of Health, Wealth, Love, and Happiness. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>Murli Manohar… Giridhara Gopala… Govinda Hari… This Janmashtami, as you chant the names of Shri Lord Krishna, may he shower upon you his divine blessings. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li><li>Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna… Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare… Wishing you a happy and blessed Krishna Janmashtami!</li><li>May the blessings of Lord Krishna enhance each moment of your life… this Janmashtami… and always!</li><li>May the blessings of Lord Krishna always be with you and your family. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>May Lord Krishna bless you and your family with peace and happiness… Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li><li>Sending your way, warm heartfelt wishes. May you enjoy this joyous occasion. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>May the Natkhat Nand Lal always provide you and your family with happiness, health, and prosperity. </li><li>May the festival of Janmashtami bring you joy, peace, and love. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li><li>May Lord Krishna's flute invite the melody of love into your life. Wishing you all very Happy Janmashtami!.</li><li>May Lord Krishna steal all your tensions and worries… And give you all the love, peace, and happiness on this holy occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.</li><li>On this Janmashtami, may all your wishes come true and may Nand Gopal shower his blessings on you and your loved ones! Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>May the blessings of Lord Krishna fill your life with happiness on this Janmashtami.</li><li>May Lord Krishna give you strength and inspire you to face all problems in life with great courage. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li><li>May Lord Krishna come to your house and take away your Makhan &amp; Mishri along with all your worries &amp; sorrows.</li><li>Let there be love and laughter in your life with Lord Krishna's blessings. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>On this holy occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, I hope and pray that the blessings of Shri Krishna may always be with you. May your heart and home be filled with happiness, peace and prosperity. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>This Shri Krishna Janmashtami, eliminate the Kansa within you, to restore Dharma. May only goodness prevail. Here's wishing a very Happy Shri Krishna Janmashtami to you and your family.</li><li>May this auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami bring a lot of positivity, peace and harmony in your life. Happy Janmashtami to you.</li><li>May Lord Krishna give you strength and inspire you to face all problems in life with great courage. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li></ul> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Happy Krishna Janmashtami - quotes from Bhagavad Gita" comment="subhead" text="Happy Krishna Janmashtami - quotes from Bhagavad Gita">Happy Krishna Janmashtami - quotes from Bhagavad Gita</cmsannotation> "The secret of karma yoga which is to perform actions without any fruitive desires is taught by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad-Gita" - Swami Vivekananda "It is better to perform one’s own duties imperfectly than to master the duties of another. By fulfilling the obligations one is born with, a person never comes to grief" "The message of the Gita is to be found in the second chapter of the Gita where Lord Krishna speaks of the balanced state of mind, of mental equipoise" - Mahatma Gandhi "The mind is restless and difficult to restrain, but it is subdued by practice" "Experience cold or heat, pleasure, or pain. These experiences are fleeting; they come and go. Bear them patiently" "I enter into each planet, and by My energy, they stay in orbit. I become the moon and thereby supply the juice of life to all vegetables"

Krishna Janmashtami 2022 wishes, messages and quotes

<ul><li>The <keyword id="6355588" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="rajasthan">Rajasthan</keyword> government plans to convert the state-run <keyword id="3550045" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hingonia-Gaushala">Hingonia Gaushala</keyword> close to <keyword id="6354779" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jaipur">Jaipur</keyword> to a one-of-a-kind tourism hotspot.</li><li>Ironically, this is the same gaushala (shelter for cows) where 8,122 cows died due to ‘ill-health and accidental injuries’ in 2016.</li><li>The ‘safari’ is slated to begin sometime around Janmashtami (September 2).</li></ul>Rajasthan, the only state in <keyword id="3658" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="India">India</keyword> that has a Cow Welfare Ministry, now plans to introduce ‘cow safaris’. And why not. In an age where people are constantly looking to ditch conventions and embrace alternate forms of tourism, like going to slums and villages for the ultimate alternate experience, this idea seems nothing short of genius. According to a report in the <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/take-a-cow-safari-on-bullock-cart-in-rajasthan/articleshow/64770812.cms">Times of India</a>, the Rajasthan government plans to convert the state-run Hingonia Gaushala close to Jaipur to a one-of-a-kind tourism hotspot. The location will feature machan huts in trees for people to stay in and bullock cart rides for visitors to watch cows graze. The experience also includes getting up close and personal with visitors being given the chance to massage the cows, bathe them and even milk them! Ironically, this is the same gaushala (shelter for cows) where 8,122 cows died due to ‘<a href="http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/8-122-cows-died-since-jan-at-hingonia-gaushala-rajasthan-govt/276859.html">ill-health and accidental injuries</a>’ in 2016. Ayushi Sharma from <keyword id="139276" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="PETA-India">PETA India</keyword> had some disturbing insights to share with us with respect to this move: “The Rajasthan government’s “cow safari” using enslaved bulls to haul tourists on carts is sure to turn many people toward a vegan lifestyle and against dairy consumption after they see what pathetic conditions cows and bulls are kept in to be used as milk machines or to give rides. Hingonia Gaushala, where 15,000 cows are housed, and which despite being severely overcrowded, continues to irresponsibly breed even more cows to produce milk is hardly a destination where cow lovers should go.” The ‘safari’ is slated to begin sometime around Janmashtami (September 2), a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord <keyword id="6356845" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="krishna">Krishna</keyword>. While the safari will be free of cost, those who opt to stay in the machan huts will have to pay for their stay. Also, in order to satiate the true bovine lovers even further, once this safari is launched, the government plans to start a ‘bull safari’ in a nearby land.

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October to February is when India sees high spikes in both domestic and local tourism across India. This is the time when charter flights to Goa begin landing, this is when the hotels near the coffee plantations in south India hike their rates. This is also when domestic carriers typically increase rates – this year rates increased by almost 24% in October alone. Other than cooler climes, this is also when most of India’s large festivals are celebrated, many of which are linked to agrarian cycles of harvesting or sowing. 
 
There’s Dussera, Diwali, Christmas, Pongal and Chhath Puja celebrated during this period (Onam is another biggie but that was celebrated in September this year). Smaller ones such as Janmashtami or Govardhan Puja also happen during this time. Many of these festivals are celebrated in situ, and are becoming increasingly popular for non-traditional tourists who converge at temple towns to participate in the festivities and seek blessings. 
 
I’ve travelled across many of these towns and interacted with temple priests, tourists, shop-owners, craftswomen and craftsmen, local residents, hotel owners and finally the most ‘in-you-face’ category of people, the local tourist guides to understand how modern influences are affecting traditions in these temple towns, especially that of oral story-telling. Interestingly and contrary to what most of us might think given the immediate access to information we have via our smartphones, the demand for local stories has dramatically increased over the last few years. 
 Part of this is due to more tourist footfalls (including that of foreign tourists) while the other is due to a demand for more engaging narratives. A demand for more anecdotal and topical stories rather than just a historical narrative. Often this topicality is derived from local <keyword id="1225445" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="folk-tales">folk tales</keyword> and <keyword id="22258" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Folk-songs">folk songs</keyword> of that particular region and will be completely missing in the historical information dispensed in the formal tourist brochures. 
 
Take Govardhan Puja or Janmashtami, for instance. You have tourists converging at all places with important Krishna temples across the country. So there would be tourists flocking to Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh or other important temples such as the Guruvayur temple in Kerala, Dwarkadish in Gujarat, the ISKON temples (across India) or the Rajagopalaswamy Temple in Tamil Nadu among others. Domestic tourism is the economic mainstay of many of these towns, driving the local economy and providing a livelihood to the local population. In many of these places, the narration of folk tales and folk songs is an important local occupation. Yet, tourism, consumerism and other influences are subtlety influencing these tales and folklores – impacting both content and context. 
 
Nowhere is this more apparent than in Braj in Uttar Pradesh, the region associated with Lord Krishna’s early years and interestingly the region where he spent time with consort Radha. The ancient texts, epics, and folklore within this region create culturally (though not politically) defined borders and demarcations, so that Braj can be said to cover an area of approximately 5000 sq. kms. Braj ranks high in popularity as a pilgrimage destination and tales of Krishna and Radha abound in every household and resonate off every tongue. 
 
I would like to refer to a folktale that is narrated at two different towns of Braj Region, Gowardhan and Barsana. Radha and Krishna are at the focal point of many of narratives. While Barsana is recognized as the place where Radha grew up, Krishna is said to have spent his later childhood days at Nandgaon, 8 kms away from Barsana. Radha is considered to be Krishna’s ‘Shakti’ (strength). The folktale I refer to tells a very famous tale of adolescent Krishna at Gowardhan. In this, he lifted a hill named Giriraj or Gowardhan parbat on the tip of his little finger for seven days and nights to shield the Brajwasi (people of Braj) from a deluge of rain sent down by an angry Lord Indra. Most Indians are familiar with this narrative. However in neighbouring Barsana, where Radha grew up, the same folktale recounts the same plot and form but includes an important element missing in the other tale. It recounts that it was Radha, the embodiment of ‘Shakti’ (female supernatural power) who was the actual enabler of Krishna’s heroic act. The tale states that it was Radha who supported Krishna by giving him her divine power to lift the hill. The power came from her left eyelashes and also enabled her to remain invisible. 
 
The transmission of the folktales and folk songs from one generation to the next results in variations which leads to effective narration for eager audiences. The authenticity of these variations cannot be challenged as each version seems to be true. The narrators comprise the Pandas or Goswamis (local priests) and the local tourist guides. Unfortunately I did not find any female priests or female guides. The use of quotes, proverbs, folk metaphors, and other linguistic clichés is fairly common, depending on the narrator. The story-teller weaves in elements from festivals, social events, occasions and human relationships from across the region. The folk tales are so much a part of the cultural ethos of the region that they have also been converted into folk songs, sung by the young and old alike with local CD renditions of it – always in high in demand by tourists and locals both. Interestingly, the modern renditions of these popular folksongs have even used western songs and musical instruments – such as a popular version called ‘Happy Birthday Radhaji’. Symbolic references to other religions also creep in, often well integrated within the folktale itself. For example, in Barsana, local folklore includes the narratives of Gulab Sakhi, a Mughal soldier who became a devotee of Radha. Local narrators delight in highlighting the tale of Radha staying with an old soldier named Gulab Sakhi, disguised as his daughter. Gulab Sakhi’s own daughter had left him after her marriage and he missed her desperately, and was longing to see her. When Radha got to know this, she disguised herself and lived with him as his daughter. He eventually realized this and subsequently became one of her greatest devotees. 
 
It is through oral transmission that the stories continue to form the textures of the lives and livelihoods in these regions and many other regions as well. Elements of social justice, fairness and humanity combine into a rich tapestry enabling these traditional narratives survive. While it is interesting to see how the telling of these tales, many of which originated in oral traditions, continues to flourish, it will be fascinating to see how continuing modern influences will affect these narratives in times to come! 
 
 
(The article is authored by Tulika Chandra, Associate Professor, Shiv Nadar University)

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<li>Asian markets were mostly lower. The Nikkei closed down -0.69%, while Korea's Kospi composite was off -0.11%. India's BSE got rocked, falling -3.18%. European markets are down across the board, with Germany's FTSE down -1.44%.</li>
<li>Three big economic datapoints today: at 9 am, S&amp;P will publish the Case-Shiller Home Price Index for June. Analysts expect a seasonally-adjusted gain of 1.0% against 1.0% prior. Then at 10 am we get both Conference Board Consumer Confidence for August — 78.0 expected versus 80.3 prior — and the Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index for August, which is expected to show no gain against -11 prior.</li>
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<li>Treasury Secretary Jack Lew told Congress in a letter that <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/debt-ceiling-deadline-october-boehner-obama-deficit-shutdown-2013-8">the U.S. government would hit its debt limit sometime in mid-October</a>. Congress must now go through another round of deliberations to raise the debt ceiling, and some House Republicans are already demanding deep spending cuts, especially in "Obamacare," in exchange for doing so. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/larry-summers-to-be-named-fed-chair-2013-8">CNBC's John Harwood says an Obama Administration official told him that Larry Summers would be named new Fed Chair in a few weeks. </a></li>
<li>Germany's business climate index <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/german-business-confidence-rises-to-its-highest-level-in-over-a-year-2013-8">improved to its best level in over a year</a>. Ifo Institute's print for August ticked 107.5 against 107.0 expected and 106.2 prior. The index hasn't seen that level since April 2012.</li>
<li>After initially shrugging off Sec. of State John Kerry's remarks on Syria, Brent crude futures are up 1% this morning to $111.89, a level not seen since February. U.S.-traded WTI is up 0.92%. Gold is also up 1.33%. Also, major <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/dubai-and-saudi-stock-markets-getting-totally-smoked-2013-8">Mideast stock markets are getting clobbered</a>.</li>
<li>Bill Ackman's Pershing Square group <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/bill-ackman-gives-up-on-jc-penney-sells-entire-stake-2013-8">announced it would sell its entire stake in JC Penney</a>. The fund will have taken a 40% bath over the length of its 17.7% holding.</li>
<li>Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz <a href="http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130827/AUTO01/308270037/Obama-may-revive-25-billion-auto-loan-program?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cp">told The Detroit News' David Shepardson that the agency is considering reviving its $25 billion auto loan program</a>. Created in 2007, the fund was halted in 2011 after two of five companies that had received loans stopped production. On the other hand, Tesla was also a recipient, and the company now enjoys a market cap about half of GE's. </li>
<li>The Wall Street Journal says <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324694904578599632378204750.html?mod=rss_mobile_uber_feed">China is expected to begin formally dismantling key parts of its state investment fueled growth model during the Party's upcoming Plenum meeting</a>. "Changes under consideration include lifting restrictions on land ownership and urban residency, adjusting the tax system to give more resources to cash-strapped local governments and relaxing controls on energy prices," the paper said. "Financial reforms to free up interest rates on bank deposits and allow money to flow more freely in and out of the country are also near the top of the agenda." The meeting is set to occur before year's end.</li>
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