Janmashtami is celebrated every year throughout the country to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Believers observe the day by keeping a fast and praying at the temples. Pic/PTI

As per the Hindu calendar, Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born on the eighth day of the month of Bhadra. The day mostly falls in the months of August or September as per the Western calendar. Pic/AFP

Devotees dance during a religious procession celebrating the festival of 'Krishna Janmashtami' in Srinagar. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

Devotees perform 'abhishek' of Lord Krishna at an ISKCON temple on the occasion of 'Janmashtami' in Patna. Pic/PTI

Devotees dance during the 'Janmashtami' festival celebrations at the Radha Damodar temple in Jaipur. Pic/PTI

Children dressed as Lord Krishna take part in a religious procession on the occasion of 'Janmashtami' in Srinagar. Pic/PTI

Children dressed as Lord Krishna pose for photos on the occasion of 'Janmashtami' at Durgiana Temple in Amritsar. Pic/PTI