Devotees of Lord Shri Krishna often leave for Mathura-Vrindavan to celebrate the festival of Janmashtami. But do you know that apart from Mathura and Vrindavan, Janmashtami celebrated at some places in India is also very popular? If not, then you should definitely plan to explore these places of India this time. Janmashtami is celebrated with great pomp at these places in India and you will remember the Janmashtami celebrated at these places for a lifetime.
Dwarka located in Gujarat
Lord Krishna’s Dwarkadhish temple in Gujarat sees a good crowd of devotees throughout the year. But on the occasion of Janmashtami, you will get a different experience by exploring this place. If you want, you can plan to go to Dwarka on the day of Janmashtami with your family.
Guruvayu Temple located in Kerala
The child form of Lord Krishna is worshiped in the Guruvayu Temple located in Kerala. Built by Brihaspati and Vayudev, this temple is very popular among the devotees. Do visit this temple to pay your obeisance during Janmashtami. This temple must be explored at least once on the birthday of Lord Krishna.
Puri located in Odisha
In Puri, preparations for the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birthday begin a few days before the day of Janmashtami. Seeing the tableaux at this place makes the heart of all the devotees happy. If you visit this place, then definitely be a part of the aarti held at night.
Mumbai located in Maharashtra
You must also be aware of the Dahi-Handi organized at different places in Mumbai. From Dadar to Worli, from Thane to Lalbaug, you can see Dahi Handi at many places.
If you also go to Mathura or Vrindavan every year to celebrate Janmashtami, then this time you should definitely plan to visit any one of these places.
