Janmastami celebrated in Rajshahi

Janmastami, the birth anniversary of Lord Sri Krishna and one of the major festivals of the Hindu community, was celebrated on Thursday amid festivity and religious fervour in Rajshahi as elsewhere in the country.

The day’s programmes include worship of Lord Krishna, Geeta Jagna, Kirtan, rally, distribution of sweetmeats and discussions.

As part of the celebration, members of the Hindu Darmiyan Kalyan Trust held a Janmastami celebration function at Keshabpur Shib Mondir in Rajshahi city.

Panel Mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation Shariful Islam addressed the meeting as the chief guest, while Trustee of Hindu Darmiyan Kalyan Trust Tapan Kumar Sen was in the chair.

Professor Mrinal Kanti Roy of Rajshahi University, Headmaster of BB Hindu Academy Razendra Nath Sarker and President of Keshabpur Shib Mondir Himadri Proshad Roy also spoke.

Shariful Islam called for following the ideals and teachings of Lord Krishna to maintain peace, harmony and stability in the society.

Bangladesh, he said, is an instance of communal harmony where people of all the religions have been observing their respective religious festivals freely for long.

Meanwhile, Rajshahi University administration celebrated the Janmastami on its campus in a befitting manner.

Highlighting the significance of Janmastami, the authority organised a colourful rally and discussion meeting with RU Central Temple Operating Committee President Prof Komol Krishna Biswash in the chair.

RU Treasurer Prof Obayedur Rahman Pramanik, Registrar Prof Abdus Salam and Students Adviser Prof Tareque Noor spoke on the occasion.

Janmastami celebration reports also reached here from the districts of Chapainawabganj, Naogaon, Bogura, Joypurhat, Sirajgonj, Pabna and Natore under Rajshahi division.