Janmashtami festival celebrated with great pomp across the country

New Delhi : The festival of Janmashtami was celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion across the country. Devotees flocked to temples to offer prayers and participate in various rituals marking the birth of Lord Krishna. The celebrations included vibrant decorations, chanting of hymns, and reenactments of Krishna’s life stories through plays and dances.

 

On the occasion, President Droupadi Murmu has extended her greetings on Janmashtami to all countrymen. In a social media post, the President urged everyone to embrace the teachings of Lord Shri Krishna and commit to working towards the progress and prosperity of the country. The President said that this festival inspires everyone to be dedicated to the divine ideals of Lord Shri Krishna.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also wished people on the occasion. Mr Dhankhar said, Janmashtami is a day of profound spiritual significance and asked people to reflect timeless lessons of Lord Krishna in their life and foster unity, peace, and harmony in the society.

In a social media post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated everyone on the occasion of Janmashtami. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami.

In a X post, the Prime Minister said;

“आप सभी को जन्माष्टमी की अनंत शुभकामनाएं। जय श्रीकृष्ण!”

 

In many places, the traditional “Dahi Handi” event was organized, where groups of young people formed human pyramids to break a pot of curd hung high above the ground, symbolizing the playful nature of Lord Krishna. The festive spirit was palpable as people came together to celebrate the occasion with joy and devotion.