President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of Janmashtami and said that we must imbibe the teachings of Lord Krishna and work for the nation’s progress.
In a post on X, President Murmu wrote, “I greet all my countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. This festival inspires us to be dedicated to the divine ideals of Lord Shri Krishna. On this occasion, let us imbibe the teachings of Lord Shri Krishna and pledge to work for the progress and prosperity of the country.”
जन्माष्टमी के शुभ अवसर पर मैं सभी देशवासियों को बधाई देती हूं। यह त्योहार हमें भगवान श्री कृष्ण के दिव्य आदर्शों के प्रति समर्पित होने के लिए प्रेरित करता है। आइए इस अवसर पर, हम भगवान श्री कृष्ण की शिक्षाओं को आत्मसात करें तथा देश की प्रगति और समृद्धि के लिए कार्य करने का…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 26, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his wishes to the people on Janmashtami. On X, PM Modi wrote, “Wishing you all a very Happy Janmashtami. Jai Shri Krishna!”
आप सभी को जन्माष्टमी की अनंत शुभकामनाएं। जय श्रीकृष्ण!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 26, 2024
Devotees gathered in huge numbers for the Darshan of Lord Krishna at Ahmedabad’s ISKCON Temple on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.
In Mathura, morning aarti was performed at the Shri Krishna Janmasthan temple on this occasion. Women devotees at Shri Krishna Janmasthan temple expressed joy on the occasion chanting songs dedicated to Lord Krishna.
On the security arrangements for the Krishna Janmashtami in Mathura’s Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Mathura Superintendent (Security) Bajrang Bali Chaurasia informed that more than 2000 security personnel have been deployed in the region.
Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on August 26 this year across the country. Devotees traditionally fast and decorate temples and homes with flowers, diyas, and lights.
The occasion is particularly grand in Mathura and Vrindavan, where it is believed that Krishna spent his youth and childhood.
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