K M Dayshankar
KARIMNAGAR, AUGUST 24, 2024: The spirit of Janmashtami, the joyous celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth, came alive at the Jyothismathi Academy (CBSE) School in Karimnagar, as the students dressed as Lord Krishna, Radha, Gopikas and Sudama engaged in a variety of cultural activities on Saturday.
The school campuses was adorned with vibrant decorations, depicting the life and times of Lord Krishna. To the delight of the audience, the children performed a mesmerising dance to the tune of popular Krishna bhajans. The rhythmic movements and colourful costumes left everyone spellbound. One of the most exciting moments of the day was to break a “dahi handi.” The day concluded with a delightful feast of traditional sweets and snacks, allowing the children to savour the flavours associated with Janmashtami.
The celebrations featured a captivating cultural programme performed by the students, portraying the profound bond between Lord Krishna and his mother Yashoda along with his cherished friendship with Sudama. The life story of Lord Krishna was masterfully portrayed through scintillating dance performances. Celebrations began with the lighting of lamp and offering prayers to Lord Krishna by School chairman J Vijaya Sagar Rao.
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