Janmashtami celebrated with traditional fervour in Jharkhand

Janmashtami was celebrated with traditional fervour across Jharkhand on Monday as devotees made beelines to temples of Lord Krishna.

Several programmes such as Dahi Handi competition have been lined up in different areas of Ranchi as part of celebrations that mark the birth of Lord Krishna.

Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren extended greetings on the occasion.

"May your life be filled with happiness, prosperity and peace with the blessings of Lord Krishna. The teachings of the Gita given by Lord Krishna give the message of following the path of truth, religion and karma," Gangwar posted on X.

The chief minister participated in a Krishna Mahotsav programme at Ranchi's Morabadi Ground on Sunday night.

Extending his wishes, Soren said, "Such programmes organised on the occasion of festivals strengthen our ancient tradition and culture."

Meanwhile, Janmashtami was also celebrated with meditation and singing of bhajans at Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS) Ashram here on Monday.

The celebration started with a special online group meditation led by Swami Vasudevananda Giri in which devotees from across the country participated.

The devotees also sang bhajans led by Swami Amarananda Giri and Brahmachari Shambhavananda. Later, prasad was distributed among the devotees and sanyasis present there.