Flutes and frolic! Janmashtami brings joy to India

Flutes and frolic! Janmashtami brings joy to India

FP Staff August 18, 2022, 19:35:45 IST

Devotees are in mood for celebrating Janmashtami. Children dress up as Lord Krishna and temples are adorned for the festival that starts today and will continue until tomorrow

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An artist gives final touches to a Krishna idol in Prayagraj ahead of Janmashtami. This year, the birth of Lord Krishna will be celebrated on 19 August. PTI

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Women at ISKON Delhi gather around to prepare for Janmashtami. Every year, ISKON temples across India celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna with great fervour. Image Courtesy: @ANI/Twitter

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Children take part in ‘Uriyadi’, which literally means breaking the pot, in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of Janmashtami. PTI

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An artist in Nadia paints a Krishna idol. PTI

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Children dress up as Krishna in Bhubneshwar. As a part of the celebration, many devotees enact the life of Lord Krishna to honour him. PTI

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Workers at ISKON decorate Lord Krishna’s temple ahead of celebrations tomorrow. Image Courtesy: @ANI/ Twitter

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