Janmashtami celebrated across Hubballi-Dharwad
Twin cities Hubballi and Dharwad celebrated Janmashtami with extensive religious rituals, cultural performances, and community events. Highlights included traditional ceremonies at ISKCON and educational institutions, featuring dance dramas and large-scale offerings.
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The event reflects the cultural significance of religious festivals in maintaining community cohesion and traditional practices in urban India.
Sri Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with religious fervour and enthusiasm across the twin cities on Friday, with temples, educational institutions, and cultural organisations organising special prayers, rituals, and programmes to mark the occasion.
At Rashtrrothana Vidya Kendra, Sattur, Dharwad, students presented devotional songs and dances and participated in a Radha-Krishna ramp walk. Krishna puja, mangalarati, a traditional cradle ceremony, and ‘matki phod’ were also held.
Janmashtami was celebrated with equal enthusiasm at various educational institutions run by the Janata Shikshana Samiti in Hubballi-Dharwad on Thursday. Students dressed as Krishna and Radha participated in the celebrations, adding colour to the festivities.
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