Udupi: Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in this temple town, which is the seat of "dwaita" (dualism) philosophy and renowned for the about 700-year-old Krishna temple.

The presiding deity was adorned with special jewellery as "Bala Krishna" and was seated on the gold cradle. Hundreds of devotees from different parts of surrounding taluks thronged the temple.

The religious rituals were performed under the guidance of Sri Vidyadheesha Thirtha Swamiji of Paryaya Palimar Mutt.

A car festival with the Krishna idol being carried on a gold chariot also conducted around the main streets of the temple.

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