Sri Krishna Janmasthami being observed today

The Sri Krishna Janmasthami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, is being celebrated by the Hindus throughout the nation today.

Lord Krishna is considered as the incarnation of Lord Bishnu, the protector of human society from evils, injustice and devilish forces.

Sri Krishna Janmasthami is celebrated in a grand manner every year to cherish the good deeds of Lord Krishna for a happy and prosperous life.

Lord Krishna, born of Basudev and Devaki held prisoner by Kansha in Mathura, India guided humanity on the path of knowledge, truth and immortality, the legend says.

Lord Krishna is also known as "Gopal" for his dedicated service to the cows as a herder. He is also known as Manmohan for the melodies he used to play on his flute charming everyone.

Devotees throng the temples of Lord Krishna from early morning.

They visit the famous Sri Krishna Temple at Mangal Bazaar, Lalitpur and offer worship at the temple.

The renowned and artistic Sri Krishna Temple made of stones was built by the then King of Patan Siddhi Narsingh Malla in 1936 B.S.

Various religious organisations and institutions celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna by organising colourful processions with the idols of Lord Krishna flanked by decorative portraits.

Devotees especially women spend the night chanting prayers and devotional songs, dancing and lighting oil lamps.