Devotees across India celebrated Shri Krishna Janmashtami with great fervour on Saturday, thronging temples, singing bhajans, and taking part in midnight rituals to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.
The races, divided into categories of small bullocks and 'poonjeettu' bullocks was held for the first time ever in the village, with 19 pairs of riders and animals participating in the race. The festival committee has also confirmed that the race will be an annual affair on every Krishna Jan
Madhya Pradesh government issued an order dated August 21 addressing all the Divisional Commissioners and District Collectors that cleaning work of Lord Krishna temples and cultural programs should be organised in every district on Krishna Janmashtami on August 26.
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Devotees thronged Krishna temples across the country to participate in the midnight celebrations on the occasion of Janmashtami.
Kathmandu [Nepal], August 14 (ANI): A large number of Hindu devotees thronged Krishna temples in capital Kathmandu and offered their prayers to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami-the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna on Monday.