In Pics | Krishna Janmashtami celebrated across India

People thronged temples, dressed children in Lord Krishna's attire, and expressed devotion to idols of the Lord across the country on Monday to mark Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Hindu god Krishna. Many temples imposed curbs to avoid crowding amid fears of Covid-19 spread ahead of festivals.

Krishna idol decorated with stories of Krishna life for Krishna Janmashtami (Gokulashtami) celebrations in Bengaluru. Credit: DH Photo

Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Gokulashtami) celebrations at ISKCON in Bengaluru. Credit: DH Photo

Devotees visit the illuminated Durgiana Temple on the eve of 'Janmashtami' festival marking the birth of Lord Krishna, in Amritsar. Credit: AFP Photo

Devotees seek blessings of Lord Krishna on 'Janmashtami' festival at an ISKCON temple in Kolkata. Credit: PTI Photo

Children dress up as Radha and Krishna on the 'Janmashtami' festival in Kolkata. Credit: PTI Photo

Krishna idol decorated with stories of Krishna life for Krishna Janmashtami (Gokulashtami) celebrations in Bengaluru. Credit: DH Photo

Priests pour holy water on the idols of Lord Krishna and goddess Radha during the festival of Janmashtami, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, at a temple in Ahmedabad. Credit: Reuters Photo

Devotees pay respect to an idol of Lord Krishna during the 'Janmashtami' festival marking the birth of Krishna at a temple in Amritsar. Credit: AFP Photo

Devotees throng to pay obeisance to Lord Krishna at Sri Krishna Janambhoomi temple ahead of the 'Janmashtami' festival, in Mathura. Credit: PTI Photo