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IN PHOTOS | Mumbai: Devotees celebrate Shri Krishna Janmotsav at Borivali Mandir

Updated On: 16 August, 2025 10:19 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Devotees gathered at Shri Krishna Mandir in Shri Krishna Nagar, Borivali (East), Mumbai, on 16 August to celebrate Bhagwan Shri Krishna Janmotsav.Janmashtami, celebrated with great devotion and joy, marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is revered across India. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)

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According to the Hindu calendar, the Ashtami tithi of Krishna Paksh in the month of Bhadrapada begins on August 15 at 11:49 pm and ends on August 16 at 9:34 pm, meaning different sects observe Janmashtami on different days. PIC/ SATEJ SHINDE
According to the Hindu calendar, the Ashtami tithi of Krishna Paksh in the month of Bhadrapada begins on August 15 at 11:49 pm and ends on August 16 at 9:34 pm, meaning different sects observe Janmashtami on different days. PIC/ SATEJ SHINDE
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On Friday, the Smarta Sampradaya, who worship the Panchdev, celebrate the festival based on Rohini Nakshatra. On Saturday, the Vaishnav Sampradaya, followers of Lord Vishnu, observe the festival according to Udaya Tithi, which is timed with sunrise

On Friday, the Smarta Sampradaya, who worship the Panchdev, celebrate the festival based on Rohini Nakshatra. On Saturday, the Vaishnav Sampradaya, followers of Lord Vishnu, observe the festival according to Udaya Tithi, which is timed with sunrise

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On this day, devotees fast, dress in traditional attire, and bathe before adorning Lord Krishna’s idols with new clothes and jewellery

On this day, devotees fast, dress in traditional attire, and bathe before adorning Lord Krishna’s idols with new clothes and jewellery

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They seek blessings for their families’ well-being while engaging in kirtans and chanting the Lord’s name

They seek blessings for their families’ well-being while engaging in kirtans and chanting the Lord’s name

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Many devotees decorate the deity, light incense sticks, and read sacred scriptures

Many devotees decorate the deity, light incense sticks, and read sacred scriptures

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In many states, Dahi Handi celebrations are held, where participants form human pyramids to reach and break an earthen pot filled with butter and curd, suspended at a height

In many states, Dahi Handi celebrations are held, where participants form human pyramids to reach and break an earthen pot filled with butter and curd, suspended at a height

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