Diwali 2026: Mathura's krishna janmasthan to start celebration with 1,008 lamps
Updated On: 08 November, 2026 07:39 PM IST | Uttar Pradesh | PTI
Krishna Janmasthan in Mathura began its Diwali celebrations on Saturday with the lighting of 1,008 lamps across the temple complex. The Deepotsav commenced at the Keshavdev temple, followed by the illumination of Girraj Ji temple, Yogmaya temple, the sanctum sanctorum and Bhagwat Bhawan.

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Diwali festivities began at Krishna Janmasthan on Saturday with the lighting of 1,008 lamps across the temple complex, a temple official said.
The Deepotsav celebrations began with the lighting of a lamp at the Keshavdev temple, followed by the illumination of Girraj Ji temple, Yogmaya temple, the sanctum sanctorum and Bhagwat Bhawan, amid music and dance performances.


