GAIBANDHA, Sept 06, 2023 (BSS) - Janmashtami, the celebration of the birthday of Lord Krishna and one of the biggest religious festivals of Hindus, was celebrated in all the seven upazilas in the district today with due religious fervor and much enthusiasm.
 
According to Hindu belief, Lord Krishna came on the earth to destroy evil and establish the triumph of good.
 
So the teachings of Krishna are very important to establish peace and prosperity in the trouble-torn world. His preaching in Bhagvad Geeta is still guiding light for the followers of the Hindu religion.
 
Marking the day, Sanatan Sangha Durga Mandir (SSDM) chalked out elaborate programmes.
 
The programmes included worship of Lord Krishna, geeta jagya, bringing out rally, distribution of Prasad and sweets.
 
Apart from it, a discussion meeting was also held on the premises of SSDM of the town here this morning around 10 am with president of SSDM Sree Rabindranath in the chair.
 
Whip of the Jaytiya Sangshad and local lawmaker attended the meeting and addressed it as the chief guest and mayor of Gaibandha Municipality Matlubour Rahman spoke at the event as the special guest.
 
Convener of Jatiya Hindu Mahajote, district unit, Dipok Kumar Paul, advocate Ashutosh Ghosh, general secretary of Bangladesh Puja Utjapan Parishad, Sadar upazila unit, Rocky Dev addressed the meeting, among others.
 
Speaking on the occasion, Whip of the Jatiya Sangshad Gini said the communal harmony in the country is excellent as the Hindus and the Muslims live here peacefully decades after decades.
 
The whip also urged all to continue communal harmony to build a happy and prosperous Sonar Bangla as envisioned by Father of the Nation and architect of independence Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
 
Later, a prayer of Lord Krishna was performed.
 
Similar programmes were also held in the district at the arrangement of Bangladesh Puja Utjapan Parishad, district and upazila units.
 
A large number of Hindu religious leaders and devotees participated in the programmes.