Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Little Krishnas Bring Kerala Streets Alive for Ashtami Rohini
Ashtami Rohini is a festival celebrating the birthday of Lord Krishna.
In Kerala, many children dressed as Krishna, Radha and Gopikas.
They walked in colourful processions called Shobhayatras.
The processions included music, dancing and displays about Krishna’s life.
Families and devotees watched and joined them.
Temples across the state held special prayers.
Many people visited the Guruvayur Sreekrishna Temple.
Leaders said the festival represents love, peace, courage and the victory of good over wrongdoing.
Children dressed as Krishna, Radha and Gopikas joined Shobhayatras across Kerala.
Decorated tableaux portrayed episodes from Lord Krishna’s life, accompanied by traditional percussion.
The processions were organised by Balagokulam and attracted families, devotees and large crowds.
Special pujas were held at Krishna temples, including Guruvayur Sreekrishna Temple.
Hundreds attended the Ashtami Rohini Sadya community feast at Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple.
- Who
- Children, families, devotees, temple visitors and political leaders took part in or marked the celebrations.
- What
- Kerala observed Ashtami Rohini, also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Sreekrishna Jayanthi, with Shobhayatras, temple prayers and a community feast.
- When
- Friday, September 4; the report does not specify the year.
- Where
- Across Kerala, including Thiruvananthapuram, Guruvayur and Aranmula.
- Why
- The festival celebrates Lord Krishna’s birthday and conveys messages associated with dharma, love, peace and justice.
- Festival
- Ashtami Rohini, also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Sreekrishna Jayanthi
- Main event
- Colourful Shobhayatras featuring children, tableaux, music and devotees
- Organiser
- Balagokulam
- Temple activity
- Special pujas were held at Krishna temples across Kerala
- Guruvayur
- The Guruvayur Sreekrishna Temple witnessed a heavy rush of devotees
- Aranmula
- Hundreds joined the Ashtami Rohini Sadya community feast
- Festival message
- Leaders associated the occasion with love, peace, equality, courage, justice and the triumph of dharma over adharma