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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, Sep1: Preparations connected with the celebration of Sri Krishna Janmashtami are going on in full swing at Sri Krishna Math here. The Car Street and all the eight Maths located there have been bedecked with flowers and lighting in view of the festival.

Sri Krishnastami, which falls on September 2 this year, is celebrated to mark the incarnation of Lord Narayana in the form of Lord Krishna on earth. The Lord had taken birth in the form of a human to annihilate the evil spirits which had spread terror and who were becoming a burden for the earth. Their destruction was felt necessary to protect noble people. The divine incarnation is believed to have occurred when Rohini Nakshatra was ruling during the fortnight of waning moon of Simha month as per Hindu calendar.

 
Udupi

Religious and cultural programmes are being organized in the Math coupled with various competitions like Rangoli, fancy dress, singing of devotional songs, and many others.

Thousands of devotees have arrived from the across the nation to the town to take part in the celebrations.
The police have increased security in and around the car street here for the peaceful Vitla Pindi followed by Mosaru Kudike and other festival activities.

Several CCTVs have been installed in front of Math and other significant places to keep a close watch on the proceedings. All movements recorded through CCTVs will be monitored by the police officials.

Mangaluru city too is witnessing same enthusiasm and preparations for the feast.

Mangaluru 

Lot of flower stalls are seen besides the roads. It is said that flower prices have gone up drastically due to heavy demand.