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    India celebrates Janmashtami amid COVID-19 pandemic

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    India celebrates Janmashtami amid COVID-19 pandemic

    The Hindu festival is held across the country to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna


    Published:  August 12, 2020 15:17 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor
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    A Hindu devotee takes photographs of her son dressed as Hindu god Lord Krishna. Image Credit: AFP
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    Youngsters dressed as Lord Krishna break an earthen pot on the occasion of Janmashtami in Mumbai. Image Credit: PTI
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    Indian children dressed as Lord Krishna and Radha plays in their apartment during Janmashtami festival in Hyderabad. Image Credit: AP
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