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An artist paints on an idol of Lord Krishna ahead of the ‘Janmashtami’ festival, in Nadia, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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A woman checks an idol of lord Krishna ahead of Krishna Janmashtmi festival, in Gurugram, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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Women shop for the ‘Janmashtami’ festival, in Thane, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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An all-women Govinda troupe member balances a young girl on her shoulders to break an earthen pot during a rehearsal ahead of the upcoming 'Dahi Handi' celebrations, in Mumbai, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
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An artisan gives final touches to an idol of Lord Krishna ahead of the 'Krishna Janmashtami' festival, in Gurugram, Haryana, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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An artisan gives final touches to an idol of lord Krishna ahead of 'Krishna Janmashtami' festival, in Chennai, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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Students dressed up as Lord Krishna and his divine consort Radha ahead of the ‘Janmashtami’ festival, in Agartala, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. | Photo: PTI
