Janmashtami begins in Uttar Pradesh as Yogi Adityanath visits Mathura
India
Janmashtami celebrations kicked off in Uttar Pradesh with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visiting the beautifully decorated Sri Krishna Janmasthan in Mathura.
He spent time performing traditional rituals like Gau Pujan and offered prayers at key temples, soaking in the festive spirit.
Anandiben Patel visits Lucknow's Dwarkadhish Temple
Governor Anandiben Patel visited Lucknow's Dwarkadhish Temple, connecting with volunteers and kids while wishing well for the state.
In Varanasi, ISKCON's special Maha Abhishek used 51 ingredients, and 108 varieties of dishes will be offered to Laddu Gopal.
Cities like Prayagraj, Kanpur, Agra, Mathura-Vrindavan, and Ayodhya are buzzing with midnight prayers, aartis, and devotional programs as crowds gather to celebrate Lord Krishna's birth.