According to Hindu religion, Lord Vishnu incarnated in the universe as Lord Krishna in the prison of Raja Kangsa on this day, the eighth of “Shukla Pakkha” (bright fortnight) in the month of Bengali calendar Bhadra in Dwapara Yuga to protect “Dharma” from the hands of devils.
Sri Krishna was born to Devaki and her husband Vasudeva in Mathura to which Krishna’s parents belonged.
Hindu community members brought out processions in the capital, divisional cities and district towns displaying the eventful life of Krishna and held other programmes on the occasion.
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Different socio-cultural and religious organisations also celebrated Janmashtami with various programmes.
President Abdul Hamid hosted a reception at Bangabhaban marking the day.
While exchanging greetings at the reception, the President urged the people of all religions to resist through social movement any attempt of creating anarchy in the society in the name of religion.