Jammu Tawi: The festival of Janmashtami, commemorating the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety here today with temples witnessing huge rush of devotees since early this morning.
Devotees thronged temples to pay their obeisance to Lord Krishna on the occasion of Janmashtami.
Children dressed in colourful attires as Krishna and Radha while some people celebrated the day by flying kites on their rooftops.
The Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Management Trust in Gandhi Nagar organized grand celebrations starting with Ganesh and Nav Greh Pooja.
A colourful Rath Yatra carrying the idols of Lord Krishna in a well decorated ‘Rath’ which started from Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Gandhi Nagar.
Enroute various organizations had arranged water, cold drinks and other items as parshad for the yatris.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Temple in Dream City, Muthi, hosted a grand celebration attracting thousands of devotees. The day began with Mangal Aarti and continued with Akhand-Kirtan.
On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, the association’s unwavering dedication to Sanatan Dharma and our rich Indian culture was consistently evident. The event showcased their commitment to preserving and celebrating our heritage through vibrant and meaningful festivities. Meanwhile, the heart of Srinagar, Lal Chowk Saturday witnessed vibrant celebrations on the occasion of Janmashtami, as devotees gathered in large numbers to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna with prayers, bhajans and colourful processions.
Amid chants of “Hare Krishna, Hare Rama,” devotees carrying flags and idols of Lord Krishna moved through the city centre, drawing the attention of passersby.
As per the details collected by the news agency, the heart of Srinagar—Lal Chowk echoed with chants and hymns, creating a festive atmosphere.
Rajesh Kumar, one of the devotees participating in the procession, told news agency that it was heartening to see such celebrations taking place in the centre of Srinagar. “Janmashtami is a reminder of peace, love and devotion. We are happy to celebrate it openly,” he said.
Another devotee, Meena Sharma, said the participation of children in cultural performances and bhajan singing made the event even more joyful. “These celebrations bring our community together and strengthen our faith,” she said.
Similarly, the organizers of the event said the celebrations at Lal Chowk are a way of keeping traditions alive. “For us, it is not just a religious occasion but also a cultural festival that promotes harmony,” said one of the organizers.
Notably, the authorities had made security and traffic arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of the celebrations, which concluded peacefully
