Udhampur, March 2 -- In a burst of colour and devotion, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Udhampur organised a grand Shobha Yatra to mark the lead-up to the Holi festival.

The procession carried out on Sunday, centred around the practice of Hari Naam Sankirtana, transformed the city streets into a spiritual celebration. Starting from the ISKCON temple, the air was filled with the rhythmic chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra and traditional kirtans honouring Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

As the floral-adorned procession wound through Udhampur's main markets, it drew large crowds of spectators and participants alike. Devotees of all ages joined the march, dancing enthusiastically to the beat of drums and traditiona...