Dhaka, Aug 26 (UNB) - The Hindu community in Bangladesh is celebrating the Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, on Monday with due religious fervor.
 
According to Hindu religion, Lord Vishnu incarnated in the universe as Lord Krishna in the prison of Raja Kangsa on this day, the eighth of "Shukla Pakkha" (bright fortnight) in the month of Bengali calendar Bhadra in Dwapara Yuga in order to protect "Dharma" from the hands of evils.
 
Sri Krishna was born to Devaki and her husband Vasudeva in Mathura.
 
The day is a public holiday in Bangladesh.
 
Besides, national dailies published special articles while Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and other private TV channels and radio stations aired special programmes highlighting different aspects of the eventful life of Lord Krishna.
 
This year, several temple committees of the Hindu Community donated a portion of their budget for Janmashthami celebration to the flood-hit people of the country after shortening programmes.
 
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