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IN PHOTOS| Janmashtami 2026: glimpse of Janmashtami preparations across India

Updated On: 02 September, 2026 05:11 PM IST | Poorva Gaikwad

As Janmashtami approaches, temples and communities, schools and the people across India are gearing up to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. From colourful decorations and beautifully adorned temples to the preparation of Lord Krishna's idol and Janmashtami celebrations in schools, these visuals capture the festive spirit ahead of Janmashtami 2026. (PICS/PTI)

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An artist adds the final strokes to an idol of Lord Krishna as Nadia gears up for Janmashtami celebrations.(PICS/PTI)
An artist adds the final strokes to an idol of Lord Krishna as Nadia gears up for Janmashtami celebrations.(PICS/PTI)
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Students embrace the divine charm of Krishna and Radha as they dress up for Janmashtami celebrations in Agartala
Students embrace the divine charm of Krishna and Radha as they dress up for Janmashtami celebrations in Agartala
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Women bustle through Thane’s markets, picking up festive essentials as they gear up for Janmashtami celebrations
Women bustle through Thane’s markets, picking up festive essentials as they gear up for Janmashtami celebrations
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Devotees flock to the sparkling Shri Krishna Janmasthan temple as Mathura in Uttar Pradesh gears up for Janmashtami celebrations
Devotees flock to the sparkling Shri Krishna Janmasthan temple as Mathura in Uttar Pradesh gears up for Janmashtami celebrations
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Artists dressed as Lord Krishna and Radha bring a vibrant Shobha Yatra tableau to life in Karol Bagh ahead of Janmashtami
Artists dressed as Lord Krishna and Radha bring a vibrant Shobha Yatra tableau to life in Karol Bagh ahead of Janmashtami
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Devotees pull a flower-laden chariot through Karol Bagh as a vibrant Shobha Yatra brings Krishna’s stories to life ahead of Janmashtami
Devotees pull a flower-laden chariot through Karol Bagh as a vibrant Shobha Yatra brings Krishna’s stories to life ahead of Janmashtami
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Amritsar glows in festive splendour as people walk past the beautifully illuminated Durgiana Temple ahead of Janmashtami celebrations
Amritsar glows in festive splendour as people walk past the beautifully illuminated Durgiana Temple ahead of Janmashtami celebrations

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