Janmashtami 2022 in pictures: India prepares for grand celebrations
Krishna Janmashtami, a prominent Hindu festival celebrated to observe the birthday of Lord Krishna, is being observed on Thursday and Friday . As per the mythology, "Lord of the Earth" and an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Krishna, whose birth was hidden by his uncle Kansa, escaped the tyrannical execution, unlike his newborn siblings and enjoyed relatively normal development under the care of his foster mother Yashoda.
1/5
Children dressed up as Lord Krishna pose during a competition ahead of the upcoming festival of Janmashtami, in Bhubaneswar. To celebrate the festival, devotees prepare sweets, keep fast, decorate the temples and dress up in traditional clothes.(PTI)
2/5
A street vendor paints an idol of Lord Krishna to sell on the eve of Krishna Janmashtami festival. His idol is said to bring good luck to one's home. The flute symbolises unity and harmony as it's sweet melody is said to bring everyone together.(Shashidhar Byrappa)
3/5
School children dressed as Lord Krishana and Radha celebrate Janmashtami in Patna. The day reminds us of Lord Krishna's noble message of love, compassion and Dharma.(Aftab Alam Siddiqui)
4/5
Devotees during a Shobha Yatra ahead of Janmashtami in Noida. On Janmashtami, people stay up all night dancing and singing bhajans as it is believed that lord Krishna was born at midnight on the eighth day of Bhadrapada month.(Hindustan Times)
5/5
Prayagraj: Artists dressed as Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha perform during a cultural programme ahead of Janmashtami. On the next day of Janmashtami, people also celebrate Dahi Handi - a sporting event that mimics Lord Krishna's winsome moments as a child. (PTI)
OTHER GALLERIES
France vs England WC: Saka's hat-trick helps ENG claim bronze medal - In Images
Published on Jul 19, 2026 05:56 am IST
IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Joe Root helps ENG level series 1-1 - Action in Images
Published on Jul 17, 2026 01:57 am IST
Jagannath Rath Yatra draws lakhs of devotees gather for annual chariot festival
Published on Jul 16, 2026 07:16 pm IST
England vs Argentina: Messi rescues ARG to take them to final - Action in Images
Published on Jul 16, 2026 04:52 am IST
Sonam Wangchuk's fresh visuals emerge amid calls for him to end hunger strike
Published on Jul 15, 2026 12:33 pm IST
The Odyssey New York premiere: Anne Hathaway to Zendaya, what the cast wore
Published on Jul 15, 2026 11:07 am IST