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PM Modi Greets People, Highlights Krishna’s Teachings on Janmashtami
Janmashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent greetings to people for the festival.
He said Krishna’s teachings encourage people to act without being selfish.
He also wished people positive energy and strength.
Devotees gathered at temples to pray and celebrate.
In Delhi, people attended Mangla Aarti at ISKCON temples.
In Mathura, devotees prayed at the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple.
People also danced and joined religious ceremonies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Janmashtami greetings in a post on X.
Modi described Lord Krishna’s teachings on selfless action as a continuing inspiration for humanity.
He wished that the festival would bring positive energy and strength to people’s lives.
Devotees gathered for Mangla Aarti and special prayers at temples in Delhi and Mathura.
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and devotees celebrating Janmashtami.
- What
- Modi issued festival greetings, while devotees participated in prayers and religious celebrations.
- Where
- Delhi, including ISKCON temples in East of Kailash and Dwarka Sector 13, and Mathura, including the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple.
- When
- Friday; Janmashtami is observed annually on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada.
- Why
- Janmashtami commemorates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu; Modi invoked Krishna’s teachings on selfless action.
Key facts
- Festival
- Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami
- Occasion
- The annual celebration of Krishna’s birth
- Modi’s message
- Krishna’s teachings on selfless action continue to guide humanity
- Delhi celebrations
- Devotees attended Mangla Aarti at ISKCON temples in East of Kailash and Dwarka Sector 13
- Mathura celebrations
- Devotees joined Mangala Aarti and special prayers at the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple
- Religious observance
- The festival is observed on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada
- Theological significance
- Krishna is described as the eighth avatar of Vishnu
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India who posted the Janmashtami greeting on X
“Heartfelt Janmashtami greetings to all of you. In the divine messages of Lord Shri Krishna lies the profound inspiration for selfless action, which has continuously guided humanity.”
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