Bhaderwah : Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with religious fervour, devotion and traditional gaiety in Bhaderwah, with devotees participating in the religious observances and a vibrant Nagar Prikrama to mark the auspicious birth of Lord Krishna.
The celebrations witnessed enthusiastic participation of devotees from different parts of Bhaderwah. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sunil Kumar Bhutyal along with ASP Vinod Kumar Sharma, SDPO Naveed Shokat Qazi, Tehsildar Kamalpreet Singh and Naib Tehsildar Parampreet Singh also joined the celebrations.
As part of the festivities, colourful Jhankis taken out from Kursari, Tapri, Mathola, Bhadrote, Sartingal and Dalian, assembled at Seri Bazar. The participants subsequently took part in the Nagar Prikrama, passing through Ikhwan Chowk, Thadan Pull, Khakhal Mohalla and Vasak Dhera, before culminating at Adarsh Vidya Bhavan School, where the programme concluded.
The district administration Doda and Sub-District Administration Bhaderwah had put in place comprehensive arrangements for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the festival. Adequate measures were ensured for security, uninterrupted power supply, drinking water, medical facilities, sanitation, cleanliness and vehicle parking, besides other essential public conveniences.
The celebrations concluded in an atmosphere of peace, devotion, communal harmony and brotherhood, with devotees coming together to celebrate the sacred occasion and seek the blessings of Lord Krishna.
