10 Places To Visit During Krishna Janmashtami

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The birthplace of Lord Krishna, Mathura, and its Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, is the epicenter of Janmashtami celebrations.

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Vrindavan is closely associated with Krishna's childhood. The Banke Bihari Temple and ISKCON Temple in Vrindavan host grand celebrations, including midnight aarti and cultural programs.

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The Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka is beautifully adorned, and devotees throng here to witness the grand festivities.

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The Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara is famous for its elaborate celebrations during Janmashtami. The idol of Lord Krishna is adorned with unique decorations and costumes.

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The Jagannath Temple in Puri hosts the annual 'Jhulan Yatra' during Janmashtami, where the idols of Lord Jagannath and Lord Krishna are placed on swings.

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The Udupi Sri Krishna Matha is a revered temple where Janmashtami is celebrated with great fervor. Devotees gather to witness the unique 'Mosaru Kudike' (butter pot breaking) ritual.

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The city of Jaipur comes alive during Janmashtami, with colorful processions and cultural performances. The Govind Dev Ji Temple is a popular spot for devotees.

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In addition to the Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka, there is another well-known Dwarkadhish Temple in Mathura that celebrates Janmashtami with great enthusiasm.

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Experience the unique and traditional Raas Leela dance drama in Manipur during Janmashtami. The Manipuri style of celebrating Krishna's birth is a cultural delight.

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ISKCON temples worldwide host grand Janmashtami celebrations. Some prominent ones include ISKCON Temple in Delhi, Mumbai, and various other cities globally.

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10 Places To Visit During Krishna Janmashtami

The birthplace of Lord Krishna, Mathura, and its Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, is the epicenter of Janmashtami celebrations.

1. Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

Vrindavan is closely associated with Krishna's childhood. The Banke Bihari Temple and ISKCON Temple in Vrindavan host grand celebrations, including midnight aarti and cultural programs.

2. Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh

The Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka is beautifully adorned, and devotees throng here to witness the grand festivities.

3. Dwarka, Gujarat

The Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara is famous for its elaborate celebrations during Janmashtami. The idol of Lord Krishna is adorned with unique decorations and costumes.

4. Nathdwara, Rajasthan

The Jagannath Temple in Puri hosts the annual 'Jhulan Yatra' during Janmashtami, where the idols of Lord Jagannath and Lord Krishna are placed on swings.

5. Puri, Odisha

The Udupi Sri Krishna Matha is a revered temple where Janmashtami is celebrated with great fervor. Devotees gather to witness the unique 'Mosaru Kudike' (butter pot breaking) ritual.

6. Udupi, Karnataka

The city of Jaipur comes alive during Janmashtami, with colorful processions and cultural performances. The Govind Dev Ji Temple is a popular spot for devotees.

7. Jaipur, Rajasthan

In addition to the Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka, there is another well-known Dwarkadhish Temple in Mathura that celebrates Janmashtami with great enthusiasm.

8. Dwarkadhish Temple, Mathura

Experience the unique and traditional Raas Leela dance drama in Manipur during Janmashtami. The Manipuri style of celebrating Krishna's birth is a cultural delight.

9. Manipuri Raas Leela, Manipur

ISKCON temples worldwide host grand Janmashtami celebrations. Some prominent ones include ISKCON Temple in Delhi, Mumbai, and various other cities globally.

10. ISKCON Temples Worldwide