Basit zargar / Srinagar

Kashmir Pandit community on Monday took out a procession (Shobha Yatra) at Lal Chowk Srinagar to celebrate ‘Janmashtami’ festival.

Photo  Basit zargar 

The procession began from a temple at Barbarshah locality and passed through main city road in Lal Chowk before concluding peacefully at the place of its origin. 

Photo  Basit zargar 

Males, females and children all members of Pandit community had attired colourful clothes who were seen chanting hymns in praise of Lord Krishna. Police had made proper security arrangements in this regard.Janmashtami procession has become a regular feature since 2004, when it was held for the first time after a gap of over 15 years.

Photo  Basit zargar 

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