Krishna Janmashtami cultural dance at Yogmaya Temple, Mehrauli, in Delhi
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A traditional dance performance takes place during the Sreekrishna Janmashtami celebrations at Yogmaya Temple.
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Tortoise conservation at Kamakhya Temple in Assam
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The tortoises in Assam had silent saviours long before the wildlife activists expressed concern over their dwindling numbers globally. Temples in this North Eastern state had been associated with conservation of tortoises since centuries. Tortoises had always been worshipped in Hinduism and this aquatic life form being the second 'avatar' (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu, the 'preserver' of life on Earth according to Hindu beliefs. Kamakhya Temple had been working for the conservation of tortoises since ages. A few of these tortoises are as much as 200 years old. These harmless creatures are used to human presence and have become a part of the lives of the people in the premises. The Kamakhya Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the mother goddess Kamakhya, one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti
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Result 2Classical dance performance during Krishna Janmashtami at Yogmaya Temple, Mehrauli, in Delhi
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An Indian classical dancer performs on stage during the Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at Yogmaya Temple in Mehrauli, New Delhi.
Result 3Devotees celebrate Krishna Janmashtami at Yogmaya Temple in Mehrauli, New Delhi
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Devotees gather at Yogmaya Temple in Mehrauli, New Delhi, to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami with devotional and cultural programs.
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Devotees participate in a traditional Hindu religious ceremony featuring devotional singing, kirtan, and ritual worship inside a temple hall or community prayer space in India.
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Result 6Devotees gather at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab
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Result 7Krishna Janmashtami cultural programme at Yogmaya Temple in Delhi
temple · festival
A cultural programme is held inside Yogmaya Temple during the Krishna Janmashtami celebrations in Delhi, India.
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