Janmashtami celebrations in Kerala on 14 September 2025 were marred by a series of violent disruptions and alleged attacks by Communist goons, targeting peaceful Shobha Yatras, colourful processions organised by Balagokulam, a children’s cultural movement.
Watch: CPM Workers Allegedly Disrupt Janmashtami Processions, Young Children Caught in Chaos
Young Krishnas and Radhas faced chaos during Kerala’s Janmashtami Shobha Yatras. Read on to know what happened.
Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated across Kerala yesterday, 14th… pic.twitter.com/BifwNpdCm4
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In one of the most serious incidents, reported from Narippatta near Kozhikode, a devotional song dedicated to Sri Ram played during a Sri Krishna Jayanti procession provoked a group of alleged CPM workers into violence. According to local reports and visuals circulated on social media, the mob attacked participants, including young children dressed as Krishna and Gopikas, and their parents.
A young girl dressed as a Gopika sustained serious injuries, including a wound to her neck and a torn earlobe, and was treated at a government medical facility. Tableau vehicles accompanying the procession were also vandalised. Eyewitnesses and BJP district officials identified the assailants as local CPM members, including individuals previously accused in criminal cases.
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.
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In Kannur’s Chittariparambu, CPM cadres reportedly attempted to block another Shobha Yatra, declaring the area an “RSS-banned zone.”
In another location, CPM workers reportedly tried to block a yatra, declaring the area an “RSS-banned zone.”
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Despite the intimidation, the children continued their performance, protected by a circle of volunteers who ensured the procession could proceed.
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.
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A similar attempt to disrupt celebrations occurred in Alappuzha, where CPM workers allegedly waved flags of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) featuring Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara in front of the devotees in an apparent act of provocation.
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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In Udumbannoor, a communist group allegedly led by Alphith and Anandu assaulted RSS/BJP karyakartas, destroyed decorations prepared for Sri Krishna Jayanthi, and even attempted to vandalize their vehicles.
In Kerala, this is the reality every RSS/BJP karyakarta faces.🚨🚨
At Udumbannoor, CPM goons led by Alphith & Anandu attacked our workers, destroyed decorations for Sri Krishna Jayanthi, and even tried to vandalize their vehicles.
Under the CPM govt & police, these goons enjoy… pic.twitter.com/2cF2Tz5mp5
— महारथी-മഹാരഥി (@MahaRathii) September 12, 2025
The Kerala unit of the BJP has strongly condemned the attacks. C. R. Praful Krishna, BJP Kozhikode North District President, demanded the immediate arrest of the perpetrators and questioned the silence of the CPM leadership over what he called “blatant insults against Hindu beliefs.”
Critics point to a recurring pattern where Hindu processions are routinely targeted, often with minimal coverage from mainstream media and a lack of official recognition as communal incidents.
(With inputs from Hindu Post)
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