Janmashtami 2020 In Pictures: How Lord Kishna's Birth Was Celebrated Across India

The massive crowds of devotees in temples, elaborately decorated tableaus and Dahi Handi revelry were all missing this year on Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, as celebrations were dampened by COVID-19 restrictions. However, the colours of celebration and festive fervor could be witnessed all across the nation. Here are some glimpses of celebration across the country.

Gorakhpur: UP CM Yogi Adityanath offers prayers on Janmashtami at Gorakhnath Temple. (PTI Photo)

Ahmedabad: Priests shower flower petals on idols of Lord Krishna and Radha during Janmashtami celebrations at the Hare Krishna Temple, in Ahmedabad, Wednesday, August 12, 2020. (PTI Photo)

Kolkata: Devotees offer prayers on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, at Gaudiya Mission in Kolkata, Wednesday, Aug 12, 2020. (PTI Photo/Ashok Bhaumik)

Kanpur: A priest offers prayers at ISKCON Temple on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami festival, in Kanpur, Wednesday, Aug 12, 2020. (PTI Photo)

Jammu: Children dressed as Lord Krishna on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami festival, at their residence in Jammu, Wednesday, Aug 12, 2020. (PTI Photo)

Mumbai: Youngsters dressed as Lord Krishna break an earthen pot on the occasion of Janmashtami (Dahi Handi), in Mumbai, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (PTI Photo/Mitesh Bhuvad)(PTI12-08-2020_000043B)

New Delhi: An illuminated view of Birla Mandir on Krishna Janmashtami festival, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Aug 12, 2020. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)

Amritsar: Children dressed as Lord Krishna at Durgiana Temple on the occasion of the Krishna Janmashtami festival, in Amritsar, Wednesday, Aug 12, 2020. (PTI Photo)

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal perform 'Abhishek' on the idols of Hindu deities Krishna and Radha at ISKCON Temple, on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)