The festival of Janmashtami , also known as Gokulashtami, Krishnasthami or Srijayanti, will be celebrated by the Hindu devotees this year on Monday, August 26 while Dahi Handi will be celebrated the next day i.e. on Tuesday, August 27.
Celebrated at midnight, devotees uphold Krishna 's teachings on this day and offer prayers to Laddu Gopal or Bal Krishna (Krishna's childhood form), visit the temple to pray to Krishna and seek his blessings, observe a fast and read mantras. With the festival just around the corner, celebrate Janmashtami like never before by visiting these top 10 Krishna temples in India - 1. Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh Known as the birthplace of Krishna, this temple in Mathura is a must-visit, especially during Janmashtami, when the entire city comes alive with celebrations.
2. Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka, Gujarat Dedicated to Krishna as the “King of Dwarka”, this temple is one of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites. 3.
Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh This temple is a popular temple in Vrindavan where Krishna is worshipped as “Banke Bihari” and is known for its unique darshan rituals. 4. ISKCON Temple in Bengaluru, Karnataka One of the largest ISKCON temples in the world, the Bengaluru temple is a hub for grand Janmashtami celebrations with kirtans, bhajans and cultural performances.
5. Guruvayur Temple in Guruvayur, Kerala Known as the "Dwaraka of the South," this temple is a major pilgrimage site .