Places Where Janmashtami is Celebrated with Great Joy

Aug 08, 2024

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

The Birthplace of Lord Krishna celebrates the birth of Krishna (Janmashtami) with lots of Joy and Devotion. Witnessing janmashtami here is a once in a lifetime experience.

Dwarka, Gujarat

The kingdom of Lord Krishna is also lit with lights and joy. It’s a must visit place during Janmashtami. The Dwarkadhish Temple is the epicenter of celebration.

Jagannath Puri, Odisha

The place is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, the Avatar of Lord Krishna, which houses the heart of Lord Krishna. Janmashtami is celebrated here with “Jhulan Yatra”.

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Janmashtami is celebrated here with many Dahi Handi competitions.

Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh

The place where Lord Krishna spent his entire childhood celebrates Janmashtami in Banke Bihari Temple with “Jhulan Utsav”.

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Here the Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ghats of River Ganga. Ganga Aarti is performed at its Ghats.

Jaipur, Rajasthan

The Govind Dev ji Temple here celebrates the Janmashtami festival with “Mangal Aarti” and the idol of Shree Krishna is adorned with many jewels.

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