Janmashtami Celebration at Villupuram Branch

Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna, one of the most powerful and famous reincarnations of Lord Vishnu. According to the Hindu calendar, this festival is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksh or the 8th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadon. This day indicated the beginning of hope in the older times; hope, that the malicious rule of Kansa would soon end. The students dressed up as lord Krishna and Radha, complete with flutes, peacock feathers and matkas.The Principal of the school, blessed all the students on this auspicious day and gave them the message as always, looking ahead instead of reminiscing in the past. His words truly summed up the efficacy of celebrating festivals of devotion and obedience towards their parents and teachers.