Janmashtami, the birth of lord Sri Krishna and one of the major festivals of the Hindu community, is being celebrated across the country today (Tuesday) with due religious fervour and gaiety.
In the wake of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, this time all rituals and programmes are being arranged inside temples maintaining health guidelines as a decision has been taken to keep stopped all types of processions and rallies marking the festival.
The decision was taken recently at a virtual meeting of Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad central executive body with its district and city units.
Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad General Secretary Nirmal Kumar Chattarjee said a one-day programme has been taken centrally on Dhakeshwari National Temple premises marking the festival.
The day is a public holiday.❐
