STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna, one of the most powerful and famous reincarnations of Lord Vishnu.
According to the Hindu calendar, this festival is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksh or the 8th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadon. This day indicated the beginning of hope in the older times; hope, that the malicious rule of Kansa would soon end. A quote from Bhagwat Gita says,” Whenever there will be predominance of evil and decline of religion, I will come back to life and save the good.” So, Janamasthami is celebrated to encourage good will and discourage bad will.
To seek the blessings of Lord Krishna, Janmashtami was celebrated at JK Public School (JKPS) Kunjwani on Wednesday with mirth and gaiety. Religious fervour filled the air. This day signifies a lot more to modern India, it signifies excitement, euphoria and a joyous spirit of festivity.
To celebrate the extraordinary bond between children and the Almighty, JK Public School took the opportunity to both jubilate and learn with the young minds. The students dressed up as lord Krishna and Radha, bedecked with flutes, peacock feathers danced invoking the lord almighty.
The premise was decorated beautifully and the spirit of festivity was felt all around as students enacted the life history of Lord Krishna. The celebration that followed was truly entertaining and educating.
The whole school resonated with the sound of music. Young Radhas and Krishnas set kept the audience spellbound. The enactment of Rasleela was really mesmerizing. The dance presentation by class V students was indeed a beauty.
Director JK Educational Society Shashi Chaudhary graced the occasion with her benign presence. She blessed all the students on this auspicious day and gave them the message of always looking ahead instead of reminiscing in the past.
Principal JKPS Kunjwani, Rajesh Rathore lauded the adorable character of Lord Krishna. He summed up the efficacy of celebrating festivals of devotion and obedience towards their parents and teachers. He advised the students to follow the path of piety and march ahead stridently. His words are always a morale booster for the students.
