Krishna Janmashtami 2019: Thousands of devotees gather in Mathura at mid-night

Janmashtmi celebrations underway at Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple in Mathura.
Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in India in the month of July or August. According to the Hindu calendar this religious festival is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksh or the 8th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadon.