Pomp and grandeur mark Sri Krishna Janmashtami in Mangalore

August 21, 2011

Mangalore, August 21: Mangalore entered the festive season of the year as Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with pomp in the city on Sunday.

Cultural activities such as “Mosaru Kudike” and “Huli Vesha” were organised across the city to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna.

The famous “Bala Krishna” competitions are also being held by various organisations in the city. Flower vendors enjoyed good business as flowers were in great demand to garland the idols of Lord Krishna.

Sri Krishna is considered to be one of the most endeared human incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Born more than 5000 years ago in Mathura city, he is the revered God of Hindu religion and his teachings hold immense relevance till date.

There are many tales of adventure of young Krishna, popularly called as “Krishna BalLeela” is the major inspiration for the Krishna look alike competitions organised especially in South India.

There are many more popular Bal Leelas of Krishna like the killing of demons Aghasura, Bakasura, brothers of demonessPutana . Mata Yashoda tying Lord Krishna with a rope but each time the rope would fall short by a few inches is another famous episode of Krishna BalLeela.

Krishna Janmashtami is one of the major Hindu festivals celebrated across the nation with local beliefs and traditions in celebrating the festival.

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No rift, no rebel: Siddaramaiah–DKS stage a dramatic show of unity after high command push

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November 29,2025

New Delhi: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday put up a dramatic display of unity at a closely watched joint press briefing, firmly dismissing weeks of speculation about a power-sharing tussle within the Congress. With the high command nudging both leaders to sit together and settle the dust, the meeting became a political spectacle, ending with the duo declaring that there was “no confusion, no differences.”

Calling the reports of a rift “manufactured confusion,” Siddaramaiah said the talks had gone smoothly, even joking about their breakfast. “Breakfast was very good. All three of us enjoyed it,” he said. “We want to end this confusion once and for all. For local elections and for 2028, our mission is clear — Congress must return to power. There is no difference between me and DKS, not now, not before.”

He blamed the media for fuelling rumours and reiterated absolute adherence to the party leadership. “From tomorrow, let there be no confusion. What the high command says, we will follow.”

Siddaramaiah also assured that the Assembly session starting December 8 would run smoothly and vowed that Congress would take on the BJP and JD(S) “together.”

Shivakumar echoed the chief minister word for word, stressing loyalty and discipline. “People have given us a massive mandate. It is our duty to deliver,” he said. “This government was formed under Siddaramaiah’s leadership. We both have complete trust in the high command. If they tell me to wait, I will wait.”

He added that the two leaders had discussed strategy for the 2028 Assembly elections. “Whatever the CM says, I agree. We are loyal soldiers of the party. The party may be facing challenges nationally, but we will keep it strong in Karnataka.”

Shivakumar also said Siddaramaiah would soon visit his home for lunch or dinner — another symbolic gesture meant to underline their unity.

Both leaders later posted on social media describing the breakfast meeting as “productive” and focused on “Karnataka’s priorities.”

The BJP, however, rejected the show of camaraderie as “pure bunkum,” accusing Congress of trying to paper over an internal power struggle. But Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar insisted their united front would continue — and that there was “no confusion” within the state leadership.

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