Sujatha Konaragiri with her son, Saketha, 4, and daughter Srividya, 7, applaud for the winners of the children’s costume contest during the Krishna Janamashtami activities Saturday in The Woodlands.
In observances solemn and light-hearted, thousands of Houston-area Hindus on Sunday will mark the birthday of Lord Krishna – one of the most significant deities in the religion’s pantheon – with chanting, re-enactment of key scenes in the god’s life, festive cuisine and costume contests for children.