Overview

• Devotees observed Nishita pujas between 12:04 AM and 12:47 AM on August 16 according to Drik Panchang’s city-specific muhurats.
• Mathura and Vrindavan hosted multi-day festivities featuring abhishekam, bhajans and Raslila performances that attracted massive crowds.
• Communities in Maharashtra held vibrant Dahi Handi events on August 16 with human pyramids breaking curd-filled pots.
• Political leaders and religious seers, including Mamata Banerjee and Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad figures, issued festival greetings urging harmony and devotion.
• West Bengal declared August 16 a public holiday as private fasting, home rituals and large public observances concluded nationwide.