Hindu Festival Celebrates Birth Of Krishna @ShashiTharoor @iamsrk

Up to 72,000 people were expected to attend what organisers said was the largest Hindu festival outside India.


The two-day Janmashtami Festival celebrates the birthday of Krishna, and was held at Bhaktivedanta Manor, Watford.

The site was donated to the Hare Krishna movement by former Beatle George Harrison in 1973.
Cows and bulls, considered sacred in the Hindu faith, have been painted in memory of Krishna, who Hindus believe was the guardian of the animals.

Srutidharma Das, president of the manor, said celebrations of faith were important.

The Janmashtami Festival celebrates the birthday of Krishna

"There is an imbalance in society," he said.

"These festivals reiterate people's values and make them into better people.

"We can integrate but still have our culture.

"We have to follow the laws of the land, but following our culture will enhance the fact that we are part of Britain."