We’ve all heard many tales of Krishna; so here is a story about his elder brother Balarama. Both Krishna and Balarama grew up among the cowherds of Gokul and Vrindavan. Along with the other boys, the ...

He had carried the Golden Howdah 13 times in Dasara procession Mysuru/Hunsur: Balarama (67), the former Captain of the Dasara jumbo squad, who had successfully carried the 750 kg Golden Howdah during ...

Elephants are known to develop strong, intimate bonds between friends and family members. There have been reports of elephants forming life-long friendships with each other. Though male elephants have ...

Balarama, the gentle giant, could be part of yuvaraja Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar's coronation. As the PCCF does not have the power to spare the jumbo for private events, Luthra has ...

Balarama carried the 750 kg golden howdah and the idol of goddess Chamundeshwari during the Mysuru Dasara procession for the first time in 1999, and retired in 2011. The iconic elephant Balarama, ...

Balarama, the Dasara elephant carried the golden howdah for 14 years during the Dasara procession in Mysore and became the cynosure of all eyes. MYSORE: He is mild mannered. He has no history of ...

Balarama, the iconic elephant of Mysuru Dasara celebrations, passed away on Sunday evening due to age–related health issues and TB. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to Balarama and ...

This year, Balaram Jayanti is on August 28. Balarama Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Balarama, the elder brother of Lord Krishna. Balarama Jayanti is also known as Baladeva Chhath in the Braja region ...

Shashthi Tithi Begins 05:53 AM on August 14, 2025 Shashthi Tithi Ends 03:37 AM on August 15, 2025 As per the ISKCON calendar, special rituals and kirtans will be performed in temples across the globe.