Janmashtami celebrated with fervour

NEW DELHI, AUG. 23. Janmashtami, marking the birthday of Lord Krishna, was celebrated across the capital with traditional gaiety and enthusiasm.

Thousands of devotees thronged the Laxmi Narain temple, where the main function was held, to offer prayers. The temple was specially decorated and illuminated and police had made tight security arrangements to prevent any untoward incident. `Jhankis' (tableaus) depicting the life and times of the divine cowherd who gave `Bhagvad Gita' (the song celestial) to mankind attracted the young and old alike.

People, including senior citizens, women and children, dressed in their festive best, made a beeline for temples.

the President, Mr. K.R. Narayanan, the Vice President, Mr. Krishan Kant, and the Prime Minister, Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee, greeted the people on the occasion.

- PTI

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