Devotees Flock Temples in Haryana and Punjab for Janmashtami Celebrations

Devotees in Haryana and Punjab celebrated Janmashtami by thronging temples, presenting cultural performances, and paying obeisance to Lord Krishna. Governors and Chief Ministers extended greetings, urging people to imbibe Krishna's teachings for progress and prosperity.

Devotees thronged temples across Haryana and Punjab to celebrate Janmashtami, paying obeisance to Lord Krishna amid tight security.

Children, dressed in colorful attires, presented cultural and religious performances while bhajans and discourses on Krishna were organized throughout the region's temples.

Amid greetings from political leaders, including Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, idols of 'Bal-Gopal' were placed on ceremonial 'jhulas' swayed by devotees.