Janamashtami celebrated with spirit of devotion

Janamshtami, the birth of Lord Krishna, was celebrated at various temples of the town and surrounding localities, including Raikot, Payal, Malaudh, Dehlon, Kanganwal, Barundi, Sandaur and Kilaraipur, near here on Saturday.

In the town, celebrations began with ‘prabhat pheris’ organised by devotees associated with management committees of various temples and religious organisations.

Those accompanying the ‘prabhat pheris’ were greeted at various places and served langar of tea and snacks.

Devotees thronged various temples, including Shri Ram Mandir, Mandir Shree Ram Sharnam, Shree Sai Mandir, Geeta Bhawan, Sat Narayan Mandir, Shiv Mandir, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir and Gopal Bhawan, to get a glimpse of Bal Gopal.

Cradles, decked with flowers and twinkling lamps, were set up at all temples. Special prayers were organised on the occasion, when young boys and girls were seen dressed as Krishna, Radha and Gopis. Special tables were established to exhibit episodes from the life history of Lord Krishna.