Janmashtmi being celebrated in India

Lakshmi Narayan Temple, also known as Birla Mandir on the auspicious eve of Janmashtami celebration in New Delhi. (Photo IANS)

Child dressed as Lord Krishna in a cradle during celebrations of the Janmashtami festival at a school in Ahmedabad. Janmashtami, which is the birthday of Lord Krishna, is celebrated all over India on Aug. 28. (AP Photo)

Indian students form a human pyramid to break an earthen pot during the Janmashtami festival in Ahmedabad. (AP Photo)

Indian students form a human pyramid to break an earthen pot during the Janmashtami festival, in Ahmedabad. (AP Photo)

Man carries an idol of Lord Krishna as he displays them for sale. (AP Photo)

Janmashtmi celebrations began in Mathura with zeal and devotees reached the temple hours before the celebrations.