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Glimpses of Mathura`s grand Krishna Janmashtami celebrations from past years

Updated On: 07 August, 2025 07:28 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, comes alive with vibrant celebrations on the occasion of Janmashtami. From soulful bhajans at the Janmabhoomi Temple to children dressed as little Krishnas and Radhas, the festive spirit transforms the city`s mood. Devotees perform midnight rituals, while the energetic `Matki Fod` or Dahi Handi events draw massive crowds (Pic/File Pic)

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Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, comes alive with vibrant celebrations on the occasion of Janmashtami. From soulful bhajans at the Janmabhoomi Temple to children dressed as little Krishnas and Radhas, the festive spirit transforms the city`s mood. Devotees perform midnight rituals, while the energetic `Matki Fod` or Dahi Handi events draw massive crowds (Pic/File Pic)

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Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, comes alive with vibrant celebrations on the occasion of Janmashtami. From soulful bhajans at the Janmabhoomi Temple to children dressed as little Krishnas and Radhas, the festive spirit transforms the city`s mood. Devotees perform midnight rituals, while the energetic `Matki Fod` or Dahi Handi events draw massive crowds (Pic/File Pic)
<p>Children dressed as little Krishnas and Radhas steal the show during the Janmashtami celebrations at a local school in Mathura</p>

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Children dressed as little Krishnas and Radhas steal the show during the Janmashtami celebrations at a local school in Mathura

<p>Devotees across Mathura pray to Lord Krishna outside temples on the auspicious day of Janmashtami</p>

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Devotees across Mathura pray to Lord Krishna outside temples on the auspicious day of Janmashtami

<p>Mathura residents perform the traditional Matki Fod as part of the grand Janmashtami celebrations&nbsp;</p>

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Mathura residents perform the traditional Matki Fod as part of the grand Janmashtami celebrations 

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">`Matki Fod` is a festive event where teams, known as Govindas, form human pyramids to reach and break a clay pot (handi) filled with curd, butter, or sweets, suspended high above the ground</p>

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`Matki Fod` is a festive event where teams, known as Govindas, form human pyramids to reach and break a clay pot (handi) filled with curd, butter, or sweets, suspended high above the ground

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">&nbsp;</p> <p>A Dahi Handi celebration in Mathura draws cheering crowds as spirited teams of young men perform with full energy.</p>

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A Dahi Handi celebration in Mathura draws cheering crowds as spirited teams of young men perform with full energy.

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