 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 19: To celebrate the Krishna Janmashtami & to promote the traditional folk culture of J&K, Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan in coordination with & Sangam Tru Art Production at open Air theatre, Durga Bhawan Janipur Jammu & staged 125th Friday series Dogri musical concert "MAKHAN CHOR" written, produced and directed by Dr. M.L. Dogra former Regional Director, Song and Drama Division Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India and the Music was assisted by Raju Bajgal, Music Instructor. The Program was inaugurated by chief guest V.K. Magotra, Former Regional Director of Directorate of Field Publicity, Government of India &, Dr.Anju Dogra, Health Department, J&K Government, Dr. Anupriya Sharma , Health Department, J&K Government, Mukesh Singh, Media Person J&K were the guest of honor. The programe commenced with Song "Yashoda Hari Palna Jhulaue", "Ghar Nad Ji De Bajan Badhian", "Main Nahi Makan Kahaeyo", "Vrindaban ka Karishan Kaniya", "Murli Da Nazara" sung by the renowned artistes of J&K & students of institute. The Holi Dances "Khari Holi", "Ras - Rasia" and women dances with Radha and Krishan were also presented by the student of music institute. The ghief guest lauded the efforts of the organizers in making such colorful festival and highlighted the history of the Krishna Janmashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, one of the most popular deities worshipped by Hindus. His birthday is celebrated eight days after Raksha Bandhan, a festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the supreme god in his own right. He is the god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love; and is one of the most popular and widely revered among Indian divinities. Speaking on the occasion chief guest lauded the role of Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan (NGO) for underlining the importance of staging such plays in all parts of the state in generating awareness among the masses about various social evils through musical play / theatre / drama which are still very powerful medium of communication.
Earlier welcome address of M.L. Dogra, Former Regional Director, Song and Drama Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India said on the occasion the Hindus celebrate Janmashtami for the birth of Sri Krishna. The festival usually occurs in August. Moreover, the Hindus celebrate this festival in the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha. Moreover, Lord Krishna is the most powerful incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is a joyful festival for the Hindus. Furthermore, the Hindus perform different rituals to please Lord Krishna. This is one of the most joyous celebrations for the Hindus. People celebrate Janmashtami in mid-night. Because Lord Krishna was born in the dark. Moreover, people have a special way of celebrating the festival. Since Sri Krishna was fond of eating Makhan people play this sport. The sport is, they tie an earthen pot(matki). The judge of the game ties the matki really high from the ground. Furthermore, a person fills Makhan in the matki. Also, what people do is they build a human pyramid to break the matki. Since the matki is too high they have to build a tall pyramid. As a result, many people have to take part in sport. Moreover, there are other teams too who stop them from breaking the matki. Equal chances are there for both the teams. Each team gets a chance for a particular time period. If the team is not able to do it in time then the other team tries it. This is an interesting sport many people gather to watch this sport. Furthermore, the celebration is also done in houses. People decorate their houses from outside with lights. Moreover, the temples are full of people. They perform various rituals inside the temple. As a result, we hear the sound of bells and mantras the whole day. |
