Janmashtami celebrations in Bengaluru | In pics

Krishna Janmashtami celebrations kicked off the festive season in Bengaluru on Friday, with many taking to social media to share photos and videos of the celebration.

Published on: Aug 19, 2022, 16:29:14 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan

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This year's Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with great fervour across Bengaluru, with many sharing photos and videos of the decorations and the pooja online. Here are some pictures of the celebration:

Krishna Janmashtami celebrations in Bengaluru. (Putthige Mutt/Twitter)

Pooja at Bengaluru's ISKCON. (ANI Image)

The deities were dressed up in vibrant colours for the occasion at ISKCON.

Decorations at the Putthige Mutt in Bengaluru's Basavagudi. (Putthige Mutt/Twitter)

The ‘alankara’ of the Lord Krishna deity at the Putthige Mutt.

Citizens also dressed up their children in the Krishna and Radhe attire. (Image source: Bhargavi Nagarjun)

One user shared a video of his Krishna idol decorated on a swing.

The Radio City Twitter handle also shared a video of the Iskcon's Akshaya Patra sewa, writing, “Iskcon's Akshaya Patra | Taste of Bengaluru Check out this video as RJ Rajas introduces you to Iskcon's Akshaya Patra- Megha Kitchen, On this Krishna Janmashtami the temple makes it really special.”

The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a non-profit trust of the ISKCON which operates the idday meal scheme in India.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More