Human pyramid lights up Patna's Janmashtami eve

Revellers in Patna, Bihar formed a human pyramid during a Matki Phod event at Miller School Ground on 3 September 2026, the eve of Krishna Janmashtami. (Photo: NationPress)

A group of participants stacked into a human pyramid at the Matki Phod celebration held at Miller School Ground, Patna on 3 September 2026, marking the eve of Janmashtami. (Photo: NationPress)

Ahead of Krishna Janmashtami, enthusiastic participants performed the traditional Matki Phod ritual at Miller School Ground in Patna, Bihar on 3 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Bihar's capital Patna marked the eve of Janmashtami 2026 with spirited Matki Phod festivities at Miller School Ground on 3 September 2026, drawing large crowds to the cultural celebration. (Photo: NationPress)