KPs converge at Nunnar to celebrate festival Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Aug 26: Kashmiri Pandits celebrated Janmashtami today, with the ‘Shobha Yatra’ from Tanki Pora to Lal Chowk being the main attraction. The procession, which saw significant participation, began at Tanki Pora, passed through several areas, and reached Lal Chowk before returning to Tanki Pora, where it concluded. Participants expressed their happiness at being able to join the yatra and celebrate their festival with the extensive support of the majority community.
Ved Pal Sharma, who travelled from Jammu to celebrate Janmashtami in Kashmir, shared that after his visit two years ago, he felt compelled to return. “I came here two years ago and enjoyed it so much that I wanted to return this year to celebrate Janmashtami. The locals are supportive, and it’s because of them that we can celebrate our festivals,” he said.
He emphasized the importance of having a pure heart and praised the renowned brotherhood and hospitality of Kashmir. Sharma also noted that it is the cooperation of the locals that made the celebration possible. “People should come here; you will find the blessings of the Lord everywhere in Kashmir,” he added.
The Janmashtami celebrations, which mark the birth of Lord Krishna, also saw the participation of several non-local students enrolled in various institutions in Kashmir. One such student, Tanisha from NIFT, shared her experience: “I am happy that I could celebrate th.