KATHMANDU: Shri Krishna Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, is being celebrated by the Hindus throughout the country today with devotion and veneration amidst a variety of programmes.
According to scriptures, Lord Shri Krishna was born in the midnight of Bhadrakrishna Ashtami day as per the lunar calendar during the Dwapar era.
Lord Krishna is revered as the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the protector of human beings from evil, injustice and devilish forces. He is also regarded as the proponent of the three principles of jnanayog, Karmayog and Bhaktiyog.
Shri Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated in a grand manner to cherish the good deeds of Lord Krishna for a happy and prosperous life. Lord Krishna, born to Vasudev and Devaki and held prisoner by Kansha in Mathura, guided humanity on the path of knowledge, truth and immortality, the legend says.
Lord Krishna is also known as "Gopal" for his dedicated service to the cows as a herder. He is also known as "Manmohan" for the melodies he used to play on his flute, charming everyone.
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Hindu devotees wait in a queue to worship Lord Krishna on the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami on the premises of Krishna Mandir in Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur, on Friday, August 19, 2022. Photo: RSS[/caption]
Devotees throng the temples of Lord Krishna including the famous Shri Krishna Temple of Mangal Bazaar in Lalitpur. The renowned and artistic Shri Krishna Temple made of stones was built by the then King of Patan, Siddhi Narsingh Malla.
Various religious organisations and institutions celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna by organising colourful processions with the idols of Lord Krishna flanked by decorative portraits.
Devotees, especially women, spend the night chanting prayers and singing devotional songs, dancing and lighting oil-fed lamps.
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Hindu devotees wait in a queue to worship Lord Krishna on the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami on the premises of Krishna Mandir in Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur, on Friday, August 19, 2022. Photo: RSS[/caption]
Devotees throng the temples of Lord Krishna including the famous Shri Krishna Temple of Mangal Bazaar in Lalitpur. The renowned and artistic Shri Krishna Temple made of stones was built by the then King of Patan, Siddhi Narsingh Malla.
Various religious organisations and institutions celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna by organising colourful processions with the idols of Lord Krishna flanked by decorative portraits.
Devotees, especially women, spend the night chanting prayers and singing devotional songs, dancing and lighting oil-fed lamps.
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Published Date: August 19, 2022, 12:00 am
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