The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

The holy Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Sri Krishna, was celebrated in the capital and elsewhere in the country amid festivity and religious fervour on Sunday.

Members of the Hindu community celebrate the day marking the birth of Lord Krishna who preached the message of peace and love among mankind and fought against all evils.

According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Visnu incarnated as Lord Krishna in the prison of Kamsa in the auspicious moment of Krishna Astami Tithi in the month of Bhadra attended by Rohini Nakshatra in the age of Dwapara to protect dharma (righteousness) from the clutches of adharma (unrighteousness).

The Hindu community in an utmost joyous mood celebrated the day through holding colourful rallies, congregations, worships and discussion on the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.

As part of central celebration of the occasion, Mahanagar Sarbojanin Puja Committee (MSPC) offered Sri Krishna Puja and staged Geeta Yajna, prayer and brought out historic Janmashtami procession in the city this afternoon.

The Yajna, conducted by Shankar Math of Sitakunda, Chittagong, was offered for the peace and welfare of the nation. Mayor of Dhaka Sadeque Hossain Khoka inaugurated the procession.

In the long procession, the Hindu devotees recited verses from the Bhagabat Geeta and made offerings-pradips, joss-sticks, incense and candles-burnt amid the beating of drums and blowing of conches.

President Professor Dr Iajuddin Ahmed and Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed in separate messages greeted the Hindu community members on the occasion.

They said Lord Krishna's philosophy of love would effectively contribute towards cementing the social bond within the framework of good brotherhood and amity.