Janmashtami today

Desk Report: The holy Janmashtami, the birth celebration of Sri Krishna and one of the major festivals of the Hindu community, is being observed across the country today (Sunday) with due religious fervour and zeal.

According to Hindu Puran (mythology), 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 by establishing truth, justice and beauty in society.

Different religious, cultural and social organisations have chalked out elaborate programmes in observance of the Janmashtami.

The day is a public holiday. National dailies have published special articles while Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television, other private TV channels and radio stations are airing special programmes highlighting various aspects of the eventful life of Sri Krishna.

In separate messages, President Md 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.

Besides, President Abdul Hamid will exchange greetings with eminent citizens of Hindu community at Bangabhaban from 11 am to 12 noon today.

Mahanagar Sarbajanin Puja Committee has taken a two-day programme at the Dhakeshwari National Temple.


risingbd/Dhaka/Sept 2, 2018/Mukul