Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Yogi Adityanath Celebrates Janmashtami, Defends Enduring Sanatan Dharma
Janmashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
People gather at temples to pray, sing and celebrate.
In Mathura, which is described as Krishna’s birthplace, many temples were decorated with lights.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple.
He said Krishna’s teachings are still useful today.
He also said Sanatan Dharma has continued despite attempts to suppress it.
Devotees in Mathura, Delhi and other parts of India joined special prayers and Mangala Aarti.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished people well and spoke about Krishna’s teaching of selfless action.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at Mathura’s Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple on Friday.
Adityanath said Lord Krishna’s teachings from 5,000 years ago remain relevant and guide society.
He asserted that Sanatan Dharma survived historical invasions and attempts to suppress indigenous faiths.
Mathura’s temples were illuminated, while devotees participated in Mangala Aarti, prayers and celebrations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also sent Janmashtami greetings, highlighting Krishna’s message of selfless action.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and devotees celebrating Janmashtami.
- What
- Janmashtami celebrations took place, including prayers, Mangala Aarti and addresses about Lord Krishna’s teachings and Sanatan Dharma.
- When
- On Friday, during the annual Janmashtami festival.
- Where
- At the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple and other temples in Mathura, as well as temples in Delhi and across India.
- Why
- To mark the birth of Lord Krishna and participate in related religious prayers and festivities.
- Festival
- Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Janmashtami or Gokulashtami
- Main location
- Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Mathura
- Celebration activities
- Mangala Aarti, special prayers, devotional dancing and temple festivities
- Adityanath’s message
- Lord Krishna’s teachings remain relevant, and Sanatan Dharma has endured historical attempts at suppression.
- Modi’s message
- Krishna’s teachings provide inspiration for selfless action and positive strength.
- Festival timing
- The eighth day of the dark fortnight in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, generally overlapping August and September
- Other reported locations
- ISKCON temples in East of Kailash and Dwarka Sector 13 in Delhi