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Devotees gather at Jagannath Mandir, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami with traditional aarti, kirtan, and devotional prayers. Priests and worshippers participate in sacred rituals, offering lamps before the deities while musicians accompany the ceremony with traditional instruments such as the mridanga and hand bells. The beautifully decorated altar is adorned with marigold garlands, banana leaves, colourful fabrics, and festive lighting, creating a vibrant spiritual atmosphere in honour of the birth of Lord Krishna. Temple visitors join the celebrations by receiving blessings during the aarti and taking part in the devotional singing.
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