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Nepal Celebrates Krishna Janmastami

A Nepali boy dressed as Lord Krishna poses for a photo in front of the Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur District, Nepal, on August 16, 2025, while marking Krishna Janmastami, the birthday of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna is regarded as the 8th reincarnated form of Lord Vishnu and is believed to be born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, which is also known as Ashtami. The 17th-century Krishna Temple stands tall among the temples in the World Heritage Site and is thronged by thousands annually on the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The Krishna Temple was opened after renovation in 2018 as it sustained minor damages due to the devastating earthquake of 2015, which claimed the lives of thousands of people and caused massive structural damage to the heritage sites of the Himalayan nation. Lord Krishna, the dark-skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, also teaches the warrior Arjuna the value of Karma in the Bhagavad Gita and is born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, known as Ashtami. Known for his charm and fascinating nature, devotees claim they come to the temple following the footsteps and directives of Lord Krishna. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12649130
Date Taken	16 August 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

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