Janmashtami celebrated
Monday, 25 August 2008
The holy Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Sri Krishna, was celebrated in the city and elsewhere in the country amid festivity and religious fervour Sunday, report agencies.
Members of the Hindu community celebrated 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 Vishnu 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 discussions on the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.
As part of central celebration of the occasion, Mohanogor Sarbojonin 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.
The day was public holiday and Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and private TV channels and radio stations broadcast special programmes while newspapers published special articles to mark the occasion.
Meanwhile, President Iajuddin Ahmed and his wife Prof Anwara Begum hosted a reception for members of the Hindu faith at Bangabhaban in the city Sunday on the occasion of the Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna.
The President welcomed the guests to the Rashtrapati Bhavan (president house) and exchanged pleasantries with them.
During the reception, the President wished the Hindus better future and prosperity.
Adviser for Religious Affairs AF Hassan Ariff, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Manik Lal Samaddar, Secretary for Religious Affairs Ministry Md Ataur Rahman were present on the occasion.
Indian High Commissioner in Bangladesh Pinak Ranjan Chakravarti and Sri Lankan High Commissioner V Krishnamoorthy also attended the special occasion.
Hindu religious leaders, judges, political leaders, academics, freedom fighters, lawyers, doctors, businessmen, artistes, journalists, high civil and military officials and retired government officials also attended the reception.
Secretary of the President's Office Md Sirajul Islam, Military Secretary to the President Maj Gen Mohammad Ruhul Amin and Press Secretary Abdul Awal Howlader were also present.
Members of the Hindu community celebrated 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 Vishnu 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 discussions on the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.
As part of central celebration of the occasion, Mohanogor Sarbojonin 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.
The day was public holiday and Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and private TV channels and radio stations broadcast special programmes while newspapers published special articles to mark the occasion.
Meanwhile, President Iajuddin Ahmed and his wife Prof Anwara Begum hosted a reception for members of the Hindu faith at Bangabhaban in the city Sunday on the occasion of the Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna.
The President welcomed the guests to the Rashtrapati Bhavan (president house) and exchanged pleasantries with them.
During the reception, the President wished the Hindus better future and prosperity.
Adviser for Religious Affairs AF Hassan Ariff, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Manik Lal Samaddar, Secretary for Religious Affairs Ministry Md Ataur Rahman were present on the occasion.
Indian High Commissioner in Bangladesh Pinak Ranjan Chakravarti and Sri Lankan High Commissioner V Krishnamoorthy also attended the special occasion.
Hindu religious leaders, judges, political leaders, academics, freedom fighters, lawyers, doctors, businessmen, artistes, journalists, high civil and military officials and retired government officials also attended the reception.
Secretary of the President's Office Md Sirajul Islam, Military Secretary to the President Maj Gen Mohammad Ruhul Amin and Press Secretary Abdul Awal Howlader were also present.