SRINAGAR : ‘Janamashtami’ the birthday of Lord Krishna was today celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in the Kashmir valley.
Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and union minister Dr Farooq Abdullah greeted the people on the occasion.
Members of the Kashmiri pandit community and central and state government employees along with their families besides security forces visited temples.
Similar reports were received from other parts of the Kashmir valley and Ladakh region.
Muslims and Sikh were also seen greeting their pandit brethren on the occasion.
A procession was taken out in some parts of the Srinagar city, including historic Lal Chowk.
Mr Vohra expressed sincere hope that this auspicious occasion would be a harbinger of peace, harmony, progress and prosperity in the state.
In his message, the Governor observed that the divine message of Lord Krishna, enshrined in Shrimad Bhagvad Gita, exhorts mankind to strive for the ultimate truth and to do one’s duty to the best of one’s ability without worrying about the benefits to be gained.
He added that adherence to such values provided firm foundation for a stable and harmonious society.
On this auspicious occasion, the Governor prayed for the well-being of the people of the state.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended greetings to the people on the occasion and wished for their well being and prosperity.
In his message of greetings, Mr Omar Abdullah said tradition of celebrating festivals and holy occasions in an atmosphere of amity and brotherhood in the state added colour to the joyful occasion.
He stressed on strengthening this trait.
The Chief Minister prayed for peace and development in the state and the country.
In a separate message, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah felicitated people on Janamashtami and prayed for their prosperity.
Dr Farooq emphasised the need for strengthening the love bonds existing between various sections of the society. (AGENCIES)
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