krishna

Krishna is one of the most popular contemporary Hindu gods, commonly depicted as a bluish youngster holding a flute and dressed with ornaments. He is found in the company of his consorts, the cowherd maids of Vrindavan, Radha in particular. Otherwise, he is portrayed as a child, engaged in mischief or posing with calves, or on the battlefield of Kurukshetra as Arjuna's charioteer.

Most traditions agree on his being the eighth incarnation of god Vishnu, while some consider him the very highest original form of god. While earliest cults dedicated to Krishna span from the 4th century BCE, he entered the arena of popular religion only about a millennium ago.

In the arena of philosophy, Krishna is best known as the speaker of Bhagavad Gita, a central Hindu scripture translated and reviewed the world over. His modern claim to fame in the West comes from the endeavors of missionaries like A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, and with celebrities like George Harrison.

While much internet buzz is generated by the preaching efforts of the Hare Krishna movement, ex-devotees, modern Hindus, Bollywood fans and satirists also write their fair share.

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  Mumbai, Nov.29 (ANI): After Shilpa Shetty’s wedding made waves in the Bollywood circles, another actress Isha Koppikar tied nuptial knot with restaurateur Timmy Narang here on Sunday. The wedding was kept a simple affair. It was held at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Temple. Close ...
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• Bollywood actress Isha Koppikar weds in Mumbai

  
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  Mumbai, Nov.29 (ANI): After Shilpa Shetty’s wedding made waves in the Bollywood circles, another actress Isha Koppikar tied nuptial knot with restaurateur Timmy Narang here on Sunday. The wedding was kept a simple affair. It was held at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Temple. Close ...
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• Double for Hodges in JK Tyre Junior racing

  
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• Aarushi murder case: CBI seizes autopsy reports from Noida hospital (Lead)

  
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• Aarushi murder case: CBI raids hospital in Noida

  
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• Why did the editor cross Kasturba Gandhi Marg?

  
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• Season 2009-2010’s thematic solos and dance drama lineup

  
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• Residential Plot / Land for Sale in Krishna Nagar, Chennai (3588076)

  
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  Residential Land in Krishna Nagar, Chennai West Residential land north east, corner plot, at krishnan nagar, near to bus stand, 4km from porur round tana, shallow ground water, very near to international airport, fencing done, clear title. more details..
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• Double for Vinoth at JK Tyre Junior Cup racing

  
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• Sreesanth dashes home to give thanks at Guruvayur temple

  
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• Kashmira Shah and Sunidhi Chauhan at “Yeh Sunday Kyun Aata Hai” Film Music Launch

  
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• So will they meet?

  
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• The Bhagavad Gita: Teachings and Message

  
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• Conjoined twins Trishna and Krishna recovering well from separation surgery

  
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• Two arrested for opening fire at policeman, traders

  
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• Kolkata marks 26/11 with flowers, candles and peace concerts

  
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• RIL’s misuse of oil ministry stand will be opposed: RNRL (With ‘Mukesh Ambani inked biased gas pact in 5 minutes: RNRL’)

  
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  By Rana AjitNew Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) The oil ministry stand on Krishna-Godavari gas will be opposed as and when Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) misuses it to scuttle a binding contract, the counsel for Reliance Natural Resources Ltd (RNRL) told the Supreme Court Thursday.Even some honest officials in the oil ministry ...
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