Krishna Janmashtami celebration continued today in the temples of the city with various customary activities and rituals. One of the most interesting rituals performed every year at Jagdish Temple is Dhoda Dhodi.

The ritual traces its roots to thousands years ago when professional dancers used to sing and dance to congratulate family on a newly born child. On the birth of Lord Krishna, special hymns and dance blended with high devotion is performed by dancers.

In Udaipur, the ritual of Dhoda Dhodi is continued for the last 400 years. Every year on the occasion of Janmashatmi, men and women dancers perform on Badhaai songs inside the Temple premises. Currently, bhajan kirtan singer Damodarji is organizing this program under his small group Hathiram and Company. Following is the Matki Fod program that is going to be held this evening.

Earlier in the morning today, Matki Pujan was performed by Dharmostav Seva Samiti. The earthen pot was then hanged high on the rope.

Nearly ten teams are expected to participate in the competition of Dahi Handi. Mayor Rajni Dangi, Mahant Bhim Singh Chouhan and Rahul Agarwal of Pacific University will be the chief guests.

Teams of Shur Dharini (Bhatiyani Chohta), Mahadev Group (Ghantaghar), Gadiya Devra, Nav Uvak Msandal (Gangaur Ghat), Sunrise Club, Bal Ganesh Navyuvak Mandal, Chamunda Club (Goverdhan Vilas) and Hariom Club (Bhoiwada) have registered their names.

Program of Dahi Handi will start after the cultural programs.