KARIMNAGAR, AUGUST 14, 2025: Students of Siddartha Group of Schools in various parts of Karimnagar town celebrated Sri Krishna Janmastami, the annual commemoration of the birth of the Hindu deity Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, on the school campus with pomp and gaiety on Thursday.
Students dressed up as Lord Krishna, Radha, Meera and Balram captivated the audience. Images of Krishna’s infancy were placed in a cradle. The school was well decorated for the celebration, and aarti and bhajans were recited, and songs related to Janmashtami were played. A puja was performed by the staff and children of the school. Fragrance of flowers, soothing aroma of burning camphor and jingle of the bells filled the air. Prasad was distributed to all children after the puja. A small skit, signifying Janmashtami’s message of encouraging goodwill and discouraging bad will, was shown to kids.
School Chairman Dasari Sripal Reddy, while addressing the kids, spoke about the importance of the day and various aspects of Sri Krishna’s youthful days, the ‘dahi handi’(utti breaking) celebration and his playful and mischievous side. He said the holy occasion brought people together and signified unity and faith.
A raas-leela helped children understand the importance of Krishna’s biography, influencing them to adopt a noble character. Jhanki of Krishna with the peacock wing at the top made the hearts of tiny tots beat with joy and ecstasy. Later, children danced to enchanting songs of Krishna. Director Swapna Sripal Reddy, teachers and others were also present.
