President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi Extend Greetings On Janmashtami

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

On the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, devotees flocked to various temples across the country to celebrate Lord Krishna’s birthday with full pomp and show on Monday. The sound of bells, mridangs, and conch shells echoed across the temples in the country.

The entire nation is immersed in the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna, with temples decorated with colourful lights and flowers on the festive occasion. Devotees gathered in huge numbers for the Darshan of Lord Krishna at Ahmedabad’s ISKCON Temple on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.