Janmashtami 2021: Here's how India celebrated birth of Lord Krishna | IN PICS
Janmashtami or also known as Krishna Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna and is one of the most auspicious festivals of the Hindus. The day is celebrated to remember his sayings through bhajans and songs that are played at houses and temples. India celebrated the festival on August 30 (Monday) with great joy and fervour. Here's a glimpse of Janmashtami celebrations from different parts of India.
Janmashtami 2021: Here's how India celebrated birth of Lord Krishna | IN PICS
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Devotees pay obeisance to Lord Krishna at ISKCON temple on the occasion of Janmashtami festival, in Amritsar.
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A child dressed up as Lord Krishna at Birla temple in New Delhi.
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Delhi's ISKON temple witnessed people gathered together to celebrate the festival.
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Devotees offered prayers to Lord Krishna and Radha at the ISKCON temple in New Delhi.
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Children dressed up as Krishna and Radha in Thiruvananthapuram.
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Kashmiri Pandit children dressed up as Krishna and Radha participate in the Janmashtami procession at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.
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Devotees perform Abhishek by pouring milk over the idol of Lord Krishna in Bhopal.
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Children dressed up as Lord Krishna, perform ‘Uriyadi’, on Janmashtami festival at Parthasaradhi temple at Govindapuram in Kozhikode.
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A child dressed up as Lord Krishna to take part in the Janmashtami festival celebrations, in Ajmer.
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Hindu priests poured milk over the idols of Hindu lord Krishna and goddess Radha during the festival of Janmashtami, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna at Iscon Temple in Ahmedabad.