Vibrant Janmashtami Celebrations by Kashmiri Pandits Illuminate City Centre
Kashmiri Pandits celebrated Janmashtami with enthusiasm, organizing a procession marking Lord Krishna's birthday. Starting at Ganpatyar temple, it traversed city landmarks amid tight security, with devotees singing, dancing, and offering prayers for cloudburst victims. The event featured vibrant displays, including children dressed as Lord Krishna, creating a festive atmosphere.
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Kashmiri Pandits marked Janmashtami with zeal, taking out a procession in the city's heart to commemorate Lord Krishna's birthday, officials reported.
The procession commenced at Ganpatyar temple in Habba Kadal, traversed Kralkhud and Barbarshah, reaching the historic Lal Chowk's clock tower amid tight security.
Vibrant city celebrations included devotees singing bhajans, with many dressed as Lord Krishna, while offering prayers for Kishtwar district's cloudburst victims before returning to the temple.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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