PHOTOS: Janmashtami 2016: Here’s how India is preparing for Lord Krishna’s birth, see pics | The Indian Express

Aug 24, 2016

The birthday of Lord Krishna, better known as Janmashtami is celebrated with great gusto across the country. Every year people gather together to recite the tale of Krishna – the eight avatar of Vishnu, sing songs in his praise and celebrate Dahi handi. At Mathura and Vrindavan, there are dramatic enactments of Raas Leela that portrays the flirtatious side of this Hindu God. On the eve of Janmashtami, we take a look at how the country is gearing up for its celebration.
Children enact a drama on the life of Lord Krishna as they celebrate Janmashtami Festival at DAV Public School in New Delhi. (Source: PTI)
Seva Mandal education society of Mumbai conducted a Chor Handi where over 150 girl students were dressed as Lord Krishna. (Express photo by Pradip Das)
Children dressed as Lord Krishna and Radha for a function during Janmashtami celebration at a school in Ajmer, Rajasthan. (Source: PTI)
A girl looks at an idol of Lord Krishna at a shop ahead of Janmashtami in Jammu. (Source: PTI)
Students participate in celebrations ahead of the Janmashtami festival in Mumbai. (Source: Reuters)
Children participate in a fancy dress competition at a school ahead of Janmashtami celebration in Patna. (Source: PTI)