Archive · 4 Sep 2026
UP leaders extend Janmashtami greetings, invoke Lord Krishna’s teachings
Uttar Pradesh leaders wished people a happy Janmashtami.
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked people to follow values such as love, compassion and doing what is right.
Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said Krishna’s teachings encourage people to perform their duties and stand by the truth.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak described Krishna as both powerful and humble.
He said Krishna could hold great weapons but also carry a flute and serve as a charioteer.
Hindu tradition says Krishna was born in Mathura at midnight.
The festival also celebrates Krishna’s role in defeating evil and protecting righteousness.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and deputies Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak greeted people on Janmashtami.
Adityanath invoked Lord Krishna and prayed for love, compassion, righteousness, peace and prosperity.
Maurya said Krishna’s teachings on duty, truth and righteousness continue to guide people.
Pathak highlighted Krishna’s combination of power, patience, humility, friendship and compassion.
Janmashtami marks Lord Krishna’s birth and his role in upholding righteousness and defeating evil.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak.
- What
- They extended Janmashtami greetings and highlighted Lord Krishna’s teachings and qualities.
- When
- September 4; the report identifies the day as Friday but does not specify a year.
- Where
- The greetings were addressed to people of Uttar Pradesh; Hindu tradition places Krishna’s birth in Mathura.
- Why
- Janmashtami marks Lord Krishna’s birth and celebrates his role in upholding righteousness and defeating evil.
- Festival
- Janmashtami
- Occasion
- The birth of Lord Krishna
- Uttar Pradesh chief minister
- Yogi Adityanath
- Deputy chief ministers
- Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak
- Key teachings cited
- Righteousness, duty, truth, compassion and humanity
- Traditional birthplace
- Mathura
- Traditional birth time
- Midnight on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada