Janmashtami is a vibrant celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth, observed through prayer, festive swings, musical performances, and the exhilarating ‘Dahi-Handi’ competition.
Across the globe, the Hindu community unites in the festivities of Janmashtami, an occasion dedicated to commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna. According to the Hindu calendar, Lord Krishna, revered as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, was born on the eighth day of the Bhadra month. This significant day typically falls in August or September, as per the Western calendar. Here’s a glimpse of the exuberant celebrations taking place worldwide as devotees come together to honor this auspicious festival. (AFP).
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik crafts a magnificent sand sculpture of Lord Krishna to mark the Janmashtami festival in Puri.
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik crafts a magnificent sand sculpture of Lord Krishna to mark the Janmashtami festival in Puri.
Schoolchildren showcase their acting skills as they perform a drama during a Janmashtami event in Kolkata.
A mother lovingly adds the finishing touches to her child’s attire as the young one is dressed as the Hindu deity Krishna, preparing for an event in celebration of Janmashtami in Kolkata.
Children dressed as Hindu deities Krishna and Radha strike a pose for photographs during a Janmashtami event in Kolkata.
Janmashtami is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Maharashtra, where it includes numerous Dahi Handi competitions featuring earthen pots filled with yogurt as a prominent part of the festivities.