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Pradhan Links Janmashtami Spirituality With Self-Development
Janmashtami is a festival connected with Lord Krishna.
On this day, Dharmendra Pradhan visited the Jagannath Temple in Puri and prayed.
He prayed for the well-being of people in India, Odisha and around the world.
Pradhan said spirituality can help people improve themselves.
He also wished that religious feelings would grow among people.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent Janmashtami greetings to citizens.
Modi said Lord Krishna’s teachings encourage selfless action and renewed strength.
Amit Shah also shared greetings and referred to Krishna’s values of righteousness, ethics and public welfare.
Dharmendra Pradhan offered prayers at the Jagannath Temple in Puri on Janmashtami.
Pradhan prayed for the welfare of the world, India and Odisha.
He said spiritual connection and growing religious sentiment could support people’s self-development.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished citizens positive energy, strength and prosperity on Janmashtami.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah invoked Lord Krishna’s ideals of righteousness, ethics and public welfare in his greetings.
- Who
- Dharmendra Pradhan offered prayers; Narendra Modi and Amit Shah issued Janmashtami greetings.
- What
- Political leaders marked Janmashtami with prayers, messages and reflections on spirituality and Lord Krishna’s teachings.
- Where
- Dharmendra Pradhan visited the Jagannath Temple in Puri; Modi issued his message on social media platform X.
- When
- On Friday, during the Janmashtami festival.
- Why
- Pradhan prayed for public welfare and said spirituality could contribute to self-development; the other leaders conveyed festival wishes.
Key facts
- Festival
- Janmashtami
- Pradhan’s role
- Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former Union Education Minister
- Temple visited
- Jagannath Temple, Puri
- Pradhan’s prayer
- Welfare of the world, India and Odisha
- Narendra Modi’s message
- Janmashtami should bring positive energy, strength and prosperity
- Amit Shah’s message
- Lord Krishna represents righteousness, ethics and public welfare
Quotes
Dharmendra Pradhan
BJP MP and former Union Education Minister
“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. May this sacred occasion, dedicated to his devotion and worship, infuse positive energy and strength into everyone's life that is my heartfelt wish. Jai Shri Krishna.”
thehansindia.com
“On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami festival today, I had the good fortune of having darshan of Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath. On this sacred day, I prayed before Mahaprabhu and Lord Krishna for the welfare of the world, the welfare of the people of the country, and the welfare of our state Odisha.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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