Aug 9, 2012

Krisnastami being celebrated in Nepal

Thousands of Hindu devotees are gathering around Krishna temples across the country today to celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami festival, the birthday of Lord Krishna.
Revered as the eight incarnation of Lord Bishnu, the almighty was born in Dwapara Yuga on the 8th day of the dark half of the month of Srawana as son of King Vasudeva and Devaki of Mathura.
Hindus, especially devotees of Lord Krishna, fast throughout the day by consuming only fruits and milk products and singing devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Thousands of devotees are queuing up since early morning to the temple built by King Siddhi Narasingh Malla.
Patan Krishna Mandir Source:Amit Khanal

When there was monarchical rule in the country, the then kings used to visit the temple whereas after the declaration of republic President started visiting the temple. 
President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav visited the Krishna Temple, Patan in the morning and received prasad, tika from the priest.
Krishna Pranamis and society of Krishna consciousness also taking out processions on the streets carrying idols and images of Krishna.
Radha Krishna Rath Yatra will be taken out from Biratnagar tomorrow.
Meanwhile, people in the Far-western region are observing the Gaura festival today.

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