Kashmiri Pandits take out procession to celebrate ‘Janmashtami’ festival

SRINAGAR — Kashmir Pandit community on Monday took out a procession (Shobha Yatra) at Lal Chowk Srinagar to celebrate ‘Janmashtami’ festival.

The procession began from a temple at Barbarshah locality and passed through main city road in Lal Chowk before concluding peacefully at the place of its origin.

Members of Pandit community – males, females and children had attired colourful clothes who were seen chanting hymns in praise of Lord Krishna. Police had made proper security arrangements in this regard.

Janmashtami procession has become a regular feature since 2004, when it was held for the first time after a gap of over 15 years.

“Kashmiri pandits living in the Valley thronged various temples since Monday morning and participated in ‘Puja Archana, Bhajan Keertan and Prasad Vitaran’ before joining the march,” said a Pujari to news agency Kashmir News Trust.