Krishna Janmashtami 2023: Devotees across the country celebrate Gokulashtami
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- Janmashtami is observed by offering prayers to Lord Krishna, adorning swings, enjoying musical performances, and participating in the 'Dahi-Handi' competition.
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The Hindu community worldwide celebrates the festival of Janmashtami to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna. According to the Hindu calendar, Lord Krishna, recognized as an avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born on the eighth day of the month of Bhadra. Typically, this day falls in either August or September, following the Western calendar. Here's a glimpse of how devotees around the world are joyously celebrating this grand festival. (AFP)
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Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand sculpture of Lord Krishna as part of Janmashtami festival in Puri.(ANI)
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School children perform a drama at an event on the occasion of Janmashtami in Kolkata on Wednesday.(AP)
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A mother gives final touches to her child dressed as Hindu deity Krishna prior to an event on the occasion of Janmashtami in Kolkata.(AP)
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Children disguised as Hindu deities Krishna and Radha pose for photos at a Janmashtami event in Kolkata.(AP)
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Janmashtami is celebrated on a grand scale in Maharashtra, with numerous Dahi Handi competitions featuring earthen pots filled with yogurt conducted as a prominent part of the festivities. (AP)
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