The birth of Lord Krishna was rung in with religious fervour on Tuesday and was followed by colourful 'Dahi Handi' with a distinct national flavour by thousands of Govindas all over Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami. Other parts of India, however, dressed their children up as Lord Krishna. We have compiled some of the best pictures we could find of India celebrating Lord Krishna
The birth of Lord Krishna was rung in with religious fervour on Tuesday and was followed by colourful 'Dahi Handi' with a distinct national flavour by thousands of Govindas all over Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami. Other parts of India, however, dressed their children up as Lord Krishna. We have compiled some of the best pictures we could find of India celebrating Lord Krishna
1. Govinda aala re
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Govindas form a human pyramid to break a dahi handi during Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai on Tuesday - PTI
2. Dressing up as the Lord and Radha
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Children dress up as Lord Krishna and Radha during Janmashtami - - PTI
3. Success
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A boy breaks the dahi handi at one of the many events in Mumbai on the occasion of Janmashtami where India celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna - PTI
4. Celebrating in style
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A boy dressed as Lord Krishna adds to the charm by adding blue colour on himself - PTI
5. Makkhan chors
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Students dress up as Lord Krishna for Janmashtami celebration in a school in Bhopal on Monday - PTI
6. Waiting for their turn
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School children dressed as Hindu Lord Krishna, wait to perform during the celebrations ahead of the Janmashtami festival in Ajmer
7. Radha's all set
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A man carries a girl, dressed as Radha, after Janmashtami celebrations in a school in Mumbai on Monday - PTI
