Mathura and Vrindavan swelled with devotees as Krishna Janmashtami celebrations peaked despite evening rain. Shri Banke Bihari Temple planned special midnight rituals including a 21-kg cake from Agra and panchamrit and adornments sourced from Uttarakhand, while ISKCON Vrindavan presented the deity in a floral outfit. Krishna Utsav 2026 featured 27 decorated stages, and authorities managed heavy crowds and traffic at key intersections.
