Janmashtami 2023: From Dahi Handi to temple decorations, devotees worldwide celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna with joy

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Updated On Sept 07, 2023 01:50 pm IST

Janmashtami 2023: From the exciting Dahi Handi festivities to the intricate temple decorations, devotees came together to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna.

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Janmashtami 2023: The auspicious festival of Krishna Janmashtami is being observed by the Hindu community worldwide to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna. The ceremonies for Janmashtami began last night (September 6) at 11:57 PM and will conclude at 12:42 AM on September 7. From celebrating the dahi handi festival to flocking to beautifully decorated temples, here is a glimpse of how devotees are celebrating this significant festival. (HT photo/AnshumanPoyrekar.) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sept 07, 2023 01:50 pm IST

Janmashtami 2023: The auspicious festival of Krishna Janmashtami is being observed by the Hindu community worldwide to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna. The ceremonies for Janmashtami began last night (September 6) at 11:57 PM and will conclude at 12:42 AM on September 7. From celebrating the dahi handi festival to flocking to beautifully decorated temples, here is a glimpse of how devotees are celebrating this significant festival. (HT photo/AnshumanPoyrekar.)

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Govinda revellers build a human pyramid to reach and smash the earthen pot during the festival of Dahi Handi on Krishna Janmashtami in Parel, Mumbai. (HT photo/AnshumanPoyrekar.) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sept 07, 2023 01:50 pm IST

Govinda revellers build a human pyramid to reach and smash the earthen pot during the festival of Dahi Handi on Krishna Janmashtami in Parel, Mumbai. (HT photo/AnshumanPoyrekar.)

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On the festival of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, devotees thronged the Sri Krishna Janamsthan temple in Mathura on Thursday.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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On the festival of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, devotees thronged the Sri Krishna Janamsthan temple in Mathura on Thursday.(PTI)

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On Thursday, during Janmashtami celebrations in Patna, devotees gathered at the ISKCON temple. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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On Thursday, during Janmashtami celebrations in Patna, devotees gathered at the ISKCON temple. (PTI)

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As part of the Janmashtami celebrations, young people popularly called Govindas formed a human chain pyramid to destroy a 'dahi handi' in Nagpur.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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As part of the Janmashtami celebrations, young people popularly called Govindas formed a human chain pyramid to destroy a 'dahi handi' in Nagpur.(PTI)

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Young people take part in a 'dahi handi' celebration on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami in Ranchi on Wednesday.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Young people take part in a 'dahi handi' celebration on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami in Ranchi on Wednesday.(PTI)

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Devotees gather at a temple in Miami, Florida, for celebrations on the night of the Janmashtami festival, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna.( CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Devotees gather at a temple in Miami, Florida, for celebrations on the night of the Janmashtami festival, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna.( CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP)

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