After decades, Kashmiri Pandits take out grand Janmashtami procession in Kupwara
Updated On: 05 September, 2026 04:15 PM IST | Jammu and Kashmir | mid-day online correspondent
Kashmiri Pandits in Kupwara revived a grand Janmashtami procession after several decades, with devotees walking nearly 7 km from Tikker to Trehgam

Jammu: People take part in a procession on the eve of 'Janmashtami' festival, in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. (PIC/PTI)
In a significant moment for the Kashmiri Pandit community, a grand Shri Krishna Janmashtami procession was taken out in Kupwara district on Friday after several decades, reviving a cherished religious tradition.
The procession brought together Kashmiri Pandits from different parts of Kupwara and adjoining areas to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna with devotion and traditional fervour.
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