September 4, 2026 11:07 AM
Janmashtami fervour grips nation as devotees celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth
Devotees across the country celebrated Krishna Janmashtami on Friday with faith and fervour, as temples echoed with devotional chants and cities witnessed colourful decorations, processions and special religious ceremonies. In Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, large numbers of devotees gathered at Krishna Janmabhoomi to mark the occasion. A devotee told IANS, "Everything is by the grace of Kanha Ji. It is His divine play and His illusion; only He knows. The whole world is...