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Janmashtami in Mathura

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Celebrated to commemorate Lord Krishna’s birth, ceremonies and prayer services are held during midnight in the temples dedicated to Lord Krishna. Thousands of pilgrims visit Mathura on this day. Dahi Handi celebrations are the high point of the festival. A human pyramid is formed to break a pot of curds that is suspended a high point. Songs are sung and onlookers throw water on those try to break the handi.

 
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