Summary
In the town where Krishna was born, lots of people gathered together.
A big parade walked through streets with music and colorful flags.
People shared sweets and told stories about Krishna’s fun adventures.
Key Points
5 points1
People all over India celebrated Krishna’s birthday, called Janmashtami.
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Temples were filled with songs, decorations, and processions.
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Mathura, Krishna’s birthplace, had many visitors at a special shrine.
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Mumbai’s International Society for Krishna Consciousness temple marked 60 years.
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Families enjoyed sweets and stories about Krishna.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsdevotees
people who love and pray to a god
procession
a group of people walking together in a parade
darshan
seeing a special picture or statue of a holy person
temple
a building where people pray
festival
a special celebration
spiritual
relating to the soul or inner feelings
anniversary
the day a special event started many years ago
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