Janmashtami: Top 5 places to visit in India for Janmashtami celebrations

Janmashtami: The special time of the year is here. Every year, Janmashtami is celebrated with a lot of pomp and grandeur all over the country. The streets deck up in lights, people bask in festivities and programmes are organised. Janmashtami marks the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.

Lord Krishna is an avatar of Lord Vishnu – it is believed that his wisdom and guidance to Arjun during the war of Kurukshetra led to the narrative in Bhagvad Gita. Lord Krishna’s stories of childhood are incredibly famous for his mischief as well. One of the main celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami – Dahi Handi – is based on Lord Krishna’s way of stealing butter from earthen pots in his childhood.

This year, Krishna Janmashtami will be observed on August 26. (Unsplash)

Janmashtami is celebrated in many parts of the country. This year, Krishna Janmashtami will be observed on August 26. As we gear up for the special day, here are five places you should visit to witness the grandeur of Janmashtami celebrations.