In Pics | 10 famous Lord Krishna temples in India

Lord Krishna is said to bring prosperity and good fortune. He is the son of Vasudeva and Devaki, according to Hindu tradition. Krishna Janmashtami is one of the festivals which is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. This festival attracts pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. Here are 10 famous Krishna temples you can visit during Krishna Janmashtami.

Banke Bihari Temple: Located in the town of Vrindavan, Banke Bihari temple is amongst the holiest and famous temples of Lord Krishna in the world. The officials anticipate hundreds of devotees on the occasion of Janmashtami. Credit: Instagram/wandering_2gether

Dwarkadhish Temple: The Dwarkadhish temple, also known as the Jagat Mandir and occasionally spelled Dwarakadheesh, is a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and is located in Gujarat. This temple is one of the four holy pilgrimages of India that attracts lakhs of devotees throughout the year. Janmashtami festival is celebrated with great pomp by the Krishna bhakts here. Credit: Gujarat Tourism

Guruvayur Temple: Referred as 'Bhuloka Vaikunta', this Krishna temple is located in the town of Guruvayur in Kerala. This temple is one of the most important places of worship for Hindus in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Krishna Janmashtami or Sri Krishna Jayanti is celebrated with great fervour with devotees in large number offering prayers. Credit: Twitter/mysql_sync

Krishna Temple: Located in Udupi, Karnataka, Udupi Shri Krishna Temple is a well-known historic temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. This temple is one of the Udupi’s eight mathas having rich and historical value. Devotees in large number visit the temple to offer prayers to Lord Krishna, especially during Janmashtami. Credit: Udipi Krishna Mutt

ISKCON Temple: ISKCON is a kind of movement, which is spread across the globe and they have built numerous temples worldwide dedicated to Lord Krishna. These marvelously built and well-maintained temples of Lord Krishna are being visited by lakhs of devotees from different castes and religions throughout the year. Krishna Janmashtami is one of the festivals that ISKCON celebrates in a grand scale. Credit: AFP Photo

Prem Mandir: Located in the holy town of Vrindavan, Prem Mandir is one of the recently erected temples dedicated to Lord Krishna. Spread over 54-acres, this temple is a must visit spiritual destination for all the Krishna devotees. Credit: Wikipedia

Rajagopalaswamy temple: Located in the town of Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, Sri Arulmigu Rajagopalaswamy Temple is one of the holiest shrines for Vaishnavites. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Jagannath Temple: Another famous Lord Krishna temple in Gujarat is Jagannath Temple. This is one of the temples where one can find idols of Lord Krishna and his siblings - Balram and Subhadra. Credit: Shree Jagannathji Mandir

Shrinathji Temple: One of the famous pilgrimages in Rajasthan, this temple attracts thousands of Lord Krishna devotees every year. It is also considered an important pilgrimage centre by Vaishnavites. Credit: Instagram/shrinathjitemple

Jugal Kishore Temple: Located by the famed Keshi Ghat at the lower end of Vrindavan, the Jugal Kishore Temple was one of the approved temples constructed by the Gaudiya Vaishnavas. Built completely in red sandstone, this shrine is one of the oldest temples of Lord Krishna in Mathura. Credit: Mathura Vrindavan Tourism