Janmashtami celebrated across India: Devotees organise cultural programmes, pay obeisance at temples

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Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Devotees pour milk over the idol of Lord Krishna at Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Reuters

Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord...

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Dance and drama enactments of Lord Krishna’s life are part of the celebrations. Artists dress up as Lord Krishna and Radha to perform at a programme during Janmashtami celebrations in Ranchi. PTI

Dance and drama enactments of Lord Krishna’s life are part of the celebrations. Artists dress up...

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In Tamil Nadu, the youngest male child of the family dresses up as Lord Krishna and rocks the oonjal, or swing. Young boys dress up as Lord Krishna take part in a competition in Chennai. PTI

In Tamil Nadu, the youngest male child of the family dresses up as Lord Krishna and rocks the...

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Devotees throng temples to offer prayers to Lord krishna and sing devotional songs during the festival of Janmashtami. Priests and devotees participate in a rally during 'Nagar Sankirton' in Kolkata. PTI

Devotees throng temples to offer prayers to Lord krishna and sing devotional songs during the...

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Janmashtami is celebrated with more fervour in Mathura and Vrindavan. Devotees line up to offer prayers at the Krishna Janamsthan temple in Mathura. PTI

Janmashtami is celebrated with more fervour in Mathura and Vrindavan. Devotees line up to offer...

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Communities and devotees organise processions where songs are sung to celebrate the birth of Krishna. Young children dress up as Lord Krishna participate in a procession in Jammu. AP

Communities and devotees organise processions where songs are sung to celebrate the birth of...

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Janmashtami is a festival that brings people and communities together. A BSF jawan takes a selfie with children dressed as Lord Krishna. PTI

Janmashtami is a festival that brings people and communities together. A BSF jawan takes a selfie...

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