Hindus around the country will be celebrating Lord Krishna's birthday today.
The ritual is, to fast the previous day followed by a night long vigil commemorating the birth of Krishna at midnight.
A form 3 student, Vijesh Mani of Suva who is also a preacher in his community said as a youth he has learnt many things from teachings of Krishna through "Gita" a Holi book.
At midnight, the idol of the infant Krishna is bathed, adorned in new clothes and jewellery, placed in a cradle and worshiped.
The prayer is performed late in the evening, as Krishna was born at midnight.
Story by: Ronal Deo
