Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated across Kerala yesterday, 14th September 2025. Along with the special poojas and festivities in Sri Krishna temples, colourful Shobha Yatras were taken out across the state by Balagokulam, the world’s largest children’s movement.
For most Keralites, the first image that comes to mind when they think of Janmashtami is the Shobha Yatra, with thousands of children dressed as little Krishnas and Radhas. Staying true to that tradition, Shobha Yatras were held across the state yesterday.
However, as has sadly become routine with Hindu celebrations these days, those opposed to Dharma once again tried to play spoilsport. One such incident was reported from Narippatta, near Kozhikode, where CPM workers allegedly disrupted a yatra. The procession was going on peacefully until a devotional song on Sri Ram was played. This was enough to provoke some CPM workers, who allegedly attacked the tableau, injuring participants, including young children and their parents who were accompanying them.
Janam TV has also reported on this incident in Malayalam:
Those injured were admitted to a nearby hospital, including a young girl who reportedly sustained an ear injury. All this happened simply because a devotional song on Sri Ram was played during the procession, something that reportedly angered those who have no respect for such rituals and traditions.
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It is easy to dismiss one or two such incidents each year as isolated cases. But the reality points to a recurring pattern during almost every major festival. Over time, a large section of society has grown desensitized to such attacks. By consistently targeting these yatras, the message is clear: Hindus are not allowed to celebrate their festivals peacefully. Consider this: will the parents who were attacked this year feel safe allowing their children to participate in a Shobha Yatra next year? This is how cultural erosion is being carried out, slowly but steadily.
At Chittariparambu, Kannur, CPM workers reportedly tried to block a yatra, declaring the area an “RSS-banned zone.” Despite the disruption, the young Radhas and Krishnas were determined not to give up, especially after days of practice and rehearsal. In the video, the children can be seen dancing joyfully, undeterred by the ruckus around them. You can see the Swayam Sevaks forming a circle around the children to protect them from those trying to disrupt the celebrations.
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Another incident was reported from Alappuzha, where CPM workers allegedly tried to provoke devotees and disrupt a Shobha Yatra by waving DYFI flags featuring Che Guevara. See these visuals.
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The harsh reality is this: in Kerala, disruptions of peaceful and joyous Hindu festivals are rarely reported by mainstream media, and are hardly ever recognized as communal incidents. We have Nehru and his brand of secularism to thank for this state of affairs.
