Kids in the attire of Sri Krishna and Radha take part in a procession at Bovikkanam in Kasaragod. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
Thiruvananthapuram: Sree Krishna Jayanti was celebrated across Kerala on Tuesday with special poojas being conducted in temples, that witnessed a heavy rush of devotees.
A colorful procession was held as part of the 'maha shobha yatra' by the Bala Gokulam in various parts of the state.
Kids dressed up as Little Krishna and Radha during a procession in Kochi. Photo: Josekutty Panackal
Children dressed as Krishna and Radha lined up streets as part of the procession.
Decked in glittering robes and ornate headgear, they depicted various stages of Krishna's life.
Little Krishna doesn't know how to hide his smile. A scene from Thiruvananthapuram. Photo: Manoj Chemancheri
Floats of Krishna idols and folk art forms were also taken out.
Performers enact the story of Lord Krishna and Kuchela as part of the Krishna-Gopika nritham at Mammiyur temple. Photo: Unni Kottackal In politically sensitive Kannur district, the Shoba yatra of Bala Gokulam and cultural procession organized by the CPM under the program 'Mahatjanmangale Mathrukayakkuka' also passed off without any incident.
From Maha Sobha Yatra in ThiruvananthapuramThe police had made elaborate arrangements in Kannur as a precautionary measure to avoid any untoward incidents as the district had witnessed a series of clashes between the ruling CPM and RSS-BJP cadres in recent times.
Devotees perform Krishna-Gopika nritham at Mammiyur temple. Photo: Unni Kottackal
Devotees watch 'Jeevatha' procession at Mammiyur temple.
People watch the Sobha Yatra procession at Bovikkanam in Kasaragod.Read more: Latest Kerala news | Satyarthi calls for mass movement to make schools safer
