Janmashtami Celebrated with Devotion and Joy in Rajasthan, Temples Echo with Chants
Jaipur, 17 August (Kiran News). The festival of Janmashtami was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across Rajasthan. At midnight on Saturday, as the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna was marked, temples throughout the state echoed with loud chants and prayers. As soon as the temple doors opened, a large number of devotees gathered for darshan.
Special worship and rituals were held at Jaipur’s Govind Devji temple, Nathdwara’s Shrinathji, Khatu Shyamji, Madan Mohanji temple in Karauli, and Sanwaliya Seth temple in Chittorgarh. At Govind Devji temple, Lord Krishna received a 31-gun salute and was bathed with 900 kg of panchamrit. Similarly, at Karauli’s Madan Mohanji temple, the celebrations took place amid gun salutes.
Following a 350-year-old tradition, Lord Krishna received a 21-gun salute at Nathdwara’s Shrinathji temple, attracting a massive crowd to Risala Chowk. At the Mandfiya-based Sanwaliya Seth temple in Chittorgarh, the birth of Lord Krishna was welcomed at midnight with drums, music, and chants. The atmosphere became festive with spectacular fireworks and beautiful lighting.
As a special attraction, Jaipur’s Gopinath temple in the old city was decorated with a floral bungalow theme. Thakurji was adorned with a special outfit that included a luxury watch worth Rs 4 lakh. At Dausa’s Giriraj Dharan temple, Thakurji was adorned with a special attire worth Rs 3.5 lakh and jewellery worth Rs 1.5 lakh. The tableau of Lord Krishna on lotus petals in the temple courtyard drew particular attention from devotees.
At Udaipur’s Shrinathji temple, midnight darshan was held with an 11-gun salute, and the atmosphere was filled with the chants of “Haathi-Ghoda-Palki, Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki”. After the birth celebrations, Shaligramji was given a panchamrit bath.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, along with his wife, visited Jaipur’s revered Govind Devji temple on the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, performed rituals, and prayed for the prosperity and well-being of the state and its people.
Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister said that the teachings of Lord Krishna in the Gita still give meaning to life. He urged everyone to follow the path shown by Lord Krishna, emphasizing the importance of karma. He said that by adopting this principle, everyone should work together for a developed India and Rajasthan. Later, Sharma also visited the Shri Lakshmi Narayan temple in Jaynivas Bagh, managed by the Devasthan Department. Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari also visited Govind Devji temple for darshan.
