Janmashtami, the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth, is one of the most vibrant and spiritually significant festivals in India and around the world. While devotees observe fasts, sing bhajans, and ...

Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of the Hindu god Krishna. Many Hindus reenact episodes from mythology on Krishna’s life, known as ‘Krishna Lilas,’ and perform folk dances.

Boothavakam, the fearsome tale of Bakasuran’s destruction, frozen in mid-moment, stood in one corner. A few steps away, children giggled as they pointed at Krishna, his cheeks and little palms smeared ...