In India, Janmashtami is more than just a festival. Devotees across the world celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna, also known as Gokulashtami and Krishna Janmashtami, with tremendous enthusiasm.
Here are 5 best places for Janmashtami celebrations in India
1. Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Mathura is at the top of the list since that is where Lord Krishna was born. The Shrikrishna Janmabhoomi temple serves as the focal point for all Janmashtami celebrations.
2. Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
Lord Krishna is said to have been born in a jail cell in Mathura, but it is said that he grew up and performed the raasleela with gopis in Vrindavan. The celebrations start ten days before Janmashtami and it’s located near Mathura.
4. Dwarka, Gujarat
In Dwarka, Janmashtami is celebrated for a whole month instead of just one day. It’s also known as the “gateway to salvation” and was the kingdom of Lord Krishna, who is said to have resided there for 5000 years after leaving Mathura, his home.
5. Mumbai, Maharashtra
The city that never sleeps celebrates Janmashtami with amazing enthusiasm. If you are in the city, the ISCKON temple is a must-visit. Don’t miss the city’s iconic Dahi Handi, in which devotees build human pyramids to smash a clay pot filled with dairy gifts in honour of the legend of Shri Krishna stealing butter and curd as a child.
