THE TIMES OF INDIA | Aug 25, 2016, 17:14:44 IST

Janmashtami 2016

Janmaashtami or Gokulashtami, popularly known in Mumbai and Pune as Dahi Handi, is celebrated as an event which involves making a human pyramid and breaking an earthen pot (handi) filled with buttermilk (dahi). Our Bollywood celebrities are always excited about this festival and are seen attending various pandals and also trying their hands at breaking the 'matkas'. Get all the latest updates of your favourite celebrities and their plans.

17:14 (IST) Aug 25

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Hare Krishna ???? <a href="https://t.co/tL8MRfIG3F">https://t.co/tL8MRfIG3F</a>— Rohit Roy (@rohitroy500) <a href="https://twitter.com/rohitroy500/status/768742593446440960">August 25, 2016</a></blockquote>

17:13 (IST) Aug 25

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">A very happy Janmashtami to all! Nand gher anand bhayo Jai kanihya lal ki!!— Vikram Bhatt (@TheVikramBhatt) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheVikramBhatt/status/768666310704332804">August 25, 2016</a></blockquote>

17:13 (IST) Aug 25

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">As a lil girl I wanted to be Radha or gopis but was always cast as Krishna ???? Happy Janmashtami to everyone .. Miss those childhood plays— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) <a href="https://twitter.com/humasqureshi/status/768642380249661440">August 25, 2016</a></blockquote>

17:12 (IST) Aug 25

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">May Lord Krishna steal all your worries and give you all the love and peace this <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Janmashtami?src=hash">#Janmashtami</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyJanmashtami?src=hash">#HappyJanmashtami</a> ????— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) <a href="https://twitter.com/imbhandarkar/status/768640798439112704">August 25, 2016</a></blockquote>

17:12 (IST) Aug 25

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">May the Lord bring all joy & happiness into our lives! Happy Janmashtami <a href="https://t.co/7sBk3ZDmdZ">pic.twitter.com/7sBk3ZDmdZ</a>— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) <a href="https://twitter.com/dreamgirlhema/status/768631862872842240">August 25, 2016</a></blockquote>

17:10 (IST) Aug 25

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Happy Janamashtami to all. Love, peace & happiness always. Jai Shree Krishna.:) ????— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPkher/status/768649373731295233">August 25, 2016</a></blockquote>

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17:09 (IST) Aug 25

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Janamashtami ki badhai! <a href="https://t.co/Tif4965f2v">pic.twitter.com/Tif4965f2v</a>— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) <a href="https://twitter.com/chintskap/status/768565548145778688">August 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

17:08 (IST) Aug 25

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/SrBachchan">@SrBachchan</a> Haapy Janmashtami ???????? <a href="https://t.co/he7LEvyCYA">pic.twitter.com/he7LEvyCYA</a>— EF❤️Ashok Mistry (@ashokmistry4545) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashokmistry4545/status/768771232867246080">August 25, 2016</a></blockquote>

17:06 (IST) Aug 25

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-cards="hidden" data-lang="en">Namaskar.Aaj Janmashtami hai.Mujhe jinka gaana bahut pasand hai unka ek geet aap sabke liye <a href="https://t.co/wGHZfjXxKS">https://t.co/wGHZfjXxKS</a>— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) <a href="https://twitter.com/mangeshkarlata/status/768726040529080320">August 25, 2016</a></blockquote>

17:05 (IST) Aug 25

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Namaskar. Aaj Janamashtami ke pawan avasar ki aap sab ko dher saari mangal kaamanayein.Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki <a href="https://t.co/W8e1S07wkS">https://t.co/W8e1S07wkS</a>— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) <a href="https://twitter.com/mangeshkarlata/status/768521569270308864">August 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

12:31 (IST) Aug 25

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Happy Janmashtami Tweetos ???????? Trying to Yogafy you all ???? <a href="https://t.co/FhNVU9a2gS">pic.twitter.com/FhNVU9a2gS</a> — SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheShilpaShetty/status/768656005550993409">August 25, 2016</a></blockquote>

12:28 (IST) Aug 25

The mind acts like an enemy for those who do not control it. Happy #Janmashtami

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12:25 (IST) Aug 25

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> On <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Janmashtami?src=hash">#Janmashtami</a>, learn to dance on 'Kaahe chhed mohe' with me, at Dance Studio powered by DwM, ch no 123 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TataSky">@TataSky</a> <a href="https://t.co/0qLxTLm8iu">pic.twitter.com/0qLxTLm8iu</a> — Madhuri Dixit-Nene (@MadhuriDixit) <a href="https://twitter.com/MadhuriDixit/status/768314636839956480">August 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

10:19 (IST) Aug 25

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Very <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyJanmashtami?src=hash">#HappyJanmashtami</a> To <a href="https://twitter.com/tamannaahspeaks">@Tamannaahspeaks</a> and All of you! Love And Prayers Always ???? <a href="https://t.co/9WmvgQuNGh">pic.twitter.com/9WmvgQuNGh<></a> <a href="https://t.co/9WmvgQuNGh">— Tamannaah Bhatia (@ghsushantheami1) </a><a href="https://twitter.com/ghsushantheami1/status/768669914739544064">August 25, 2016</a></blockquote>

10:16 (IST) Aug 25

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> शोर मच गया शोर, देखो आया है माखन चोर। <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyJanmashtami?src=hash">#HappyJanmashtami</a> — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) <a href="https://twitter.com/Riteishd/status/768657968439103488">August 25, 2016</a></blockquote>