On Janmashtami, devotees often begin by fasting the day prior to the holiday. Observances after midnight (the traditional time of the god Krishna’s birth) include bathing, dressing, and worshipping a murti (sacred image) of Krishna as a baby. Festivities continue with singing, dancing, sweets, and decorations of houses and temples. Some devotees construct three-dimensional tableaux depicting scenes from Krishna’s childhood.
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