Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with religious fervour across Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, with grand Shobha Yatras drawing thousands of devotees on Saturday.

Men, women and children participated in the celebrations in Ramban, Batote, Chanderkote and other parts of the district. The processions featured decorated Jhankis, devotional chants and traditional drum beats. 

At Ramban district headquarters, Shobha Yatras were taken out from various temples and passed through Shan Palace, Court Road, Upper Bazaar, Bus Stand, Lower Maitra, Upper Maitra and Masjid Market before culminating at Raghunath Mandir in Bowali Bazaar.

Special poojas were performed at temples before the processions began. The decorated tableaux depicting religious themes were accompanied by devotees chanting slogans and playing traditional drums.

Temples and prominent locations across the district were decorated for the festival. Locals welcomed the Jhankis at different points along the route, with flowers being showered as the procession passed through the town. 

A large number of devotees also gathered at Raghunath Mandir, where prayers were offered to Lord Krishna and Radha. Religious activities continued at temples across the district throughout the day.

The Ramban district administration made security and civic arrangements for the peaceful conduct of the celebrations. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan supervised the arrangements, while senior civil and police officials accompanied the procession and monitored the situation.

Similar Shobha Yatras were organised in Batote and Chanderkote, where devotees and local residents participated in the celebrations amid devotional music and religious chants. 

gion. Udhampur also witnessed a large procession, with children dressed as Lord Krishna and Radha and tableaux depicting episodes associated with Krishna's life. 

MP/CG Relevance: There is no direct Madhya Pradesh or Chhattisgarh connection. The report is relevant as a national religious and cultural news development from Jammu and Kashmir.