Bandarban: A three-day programme featuring various religious and auspicious activities has begun in Bandarban to celebrate Lord Shri Krishna's Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna. The celebration formally commenced today at Bandarban Rajarmath with the hoisting of the national flag and religious flags.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Shri Srimat Swami Abhedananda Brahmachari Maharaj, head of the Bangalhalia Jyotishwar Vedanta Math and Mission, attended the opening ceremony. A ceremonial lamp was lit at the festival venue, followed by a recitation from the Srimad Bhagavad Gita by priest Prodarshan Debnath.
President of the Bandarban Sarbajanin Central Durga Temple Biplab Kanti Das, President of the Bandarban Central Shri Shri Janmashtami Festival Celebration Committee Rittal Kanti Biswas, General Secretary Alok Dhar, and presidents, general secretaries, and Hindu community leaders from various temples across the district were present on the occasion.
The organizers announced that during the three-day celebration, mahaprasad will be distributed every afternoon and night, and religious discussions will be held each afternoon. The mahanam yajna (chanting of the holy name) will begin early Friday, accompanied by a colourful procession to mark Janmashtami.
The festival will conclude on Saturday with the completion of the mahanam yajna in the early morning, a procession through the town, and an exchange of greetings.