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In Photos: A look at Janmashtami celebrations across India

Updated On: 19 August, 2022 06:02 PM IST |

Huge celebrations were seen across India, as devotees celebrated the festival of Janmashtami on Friday. Devotees offered prayers to Lord Krishna, with beautifully decorated swings and music performances.

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Devotees pay obeisance to Lord Krishna at an ISKCON temple on the occasion of 'Janmashtami', in Patna. Pic/PTI
Devotees pay obeisance to Lord Krishna at an ISKCON temple on the occasion of 'Janmashtami', in Patna. Pic/PTI
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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 take part in a religious procession on the occasion of 'Janmashtami' in Srinagar. Pic/PTI

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

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

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