Grand celebrations as India celebrates Krishna Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami, or simply Janmashtami, which celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, is celebrated with much enthusiasm across the country. (Express Photo by Vishal Srivastav)

This year, Janmashtami will be celebrated on August 18 and 19, according to Drik Panchang. (Express Photo by Vishal Srivastav)

Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Shraavana of Bhadrapad. (Express Photo by Vishal Srivastav)

A boy dressed as Lord Krishna poses for a photo outside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj terminus in Mumbai. (PTI)

Devotees offer prayers at Govind Dev temple in Jaipur. (PTI)

Devotees wait to offer prayers at Krishna Janambhoomi temple on 'Janmashtami' in Mathura. (PTI)

Children dressed as Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha during a fancy dress competition on the occasion of 'Krishna Janmashtami' festival, at ISKCON temple in Bengaluru. (PTI)

A student breaks the 'dahi handi' during 'Krishna Janmashtami' festival celebrations, in Mumbai. (PTI)