Janmashtami today

Staff Correspondent:  The holy Janmashtami, birth festival of Sri Sri Krishna and one of the major festivals of the Hindu community, is being observed across the country today (Monday) with due religious fervour and enthusiasm.

It has been mentioned in the Hindu Puran (mythology) that Sri Sri Krishna (Lord) was born on the eighth tithi of Shukla Pakkha (fortnight of the new moon) in the Bangla month of Bhadra and he takes birth in ages in the world to safeguard the good and pious people from the hands of bad-naughty persons to establish truth, justice and beauty in society.

Different social, cultural and religious organisations have chalked out elaborate programmes in observance of the holy Janmashtami. The day is a public holiday.

In separate messages, President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina greeted members of the Hindu community on the occasion of Janmashtami and wished all success of the programme.

President Abdul Hamid will host a reception to the eminent citizens of Hindu community at Bangabhaban from 11 am to 12 noon today to mark the festival.

National dailies have published special articles while Bangladesh Betar and Bangladesh Television and other private TV channels and radio stations are airing special programmes highlighting different aspects of the eventful life of Sri Sri Krishna.

The Mohanagar Sarbojonin Puja Committee has taken a two-day programme at the Dhakeshwari National Temple from today to mark the birth festival of Lord Krishna.

In line with the central programmes, a discussion and a cultural event will be held on August 18 (Friday).

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader will be present at the Janmashtami procession as the chief guest.

In a statement, leaders of Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and Mohanagar Sarbojonin Puja Committee conveyed their greetings to all citizens of the country on the occasion of Janmashtami.


risingbd/Dhaka/Aug 14, 2017/Mukul