Celebrations Across India On Krishna Janmashtami: Pics

On Janmashtmi, dahi handis or earthern pots filled with curd are strung up high on poles. Human pyramids are built by participants, who call themselves "Govindas" and compete to reach the pot and break it. In many parts of the country, kids are dressed as Little Krishna and Radha.

Mumbai: Visually impaired students celebrate Dahi handi in Mumbai on Wednesday. (PTI)

Ajmer: Children dressed as Lord Krishna and Radha click selfie ahead of Janamashtami festival in Ajmer, Rajasthan. (PTI)
Participant dressed as Lord Krishna wait for the start of a cultural event celebrating Janmashtami.
Devotees (C) take a pledge before making a human pyramid during the dahi handi celebrations of Janmashtami.

A devotee breaks an earthen pot standing atop a 'human pyramid' during the dahi handi celebrations of Janmashtami.