Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu Leaders Extend Greetings on Krishna Janmashtami
Tamil Nadu’s governor and chief minister sent greetings for Krishna Janmashtami.
This festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said Krishna’s life teaches people about duty and compassion.
He also said the Bhagavad Gita continues to inspire people.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay highlighted Krishna’s teachings about righteousness and faith.
He said these values can help create a kinder world.
People celebrate the festival with prayers and devotional songs.
Temples are decorated and hold spiritual and cultural programmes.
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay greeted people on Krishna Janmashtami.
Arlekar said Krishna’s life and the Bhagavad Gita inspire people in times of peace and war.
Arlekar described Krishna as compassionate and committed to his duty throughout his life.
Vijay said Krishna’s teachings emphasize righteousness, duty, mental strength and faith in dharma.
Janmashtami commemorates Krishna’s birth, with devotees observing prayers, bhajans, temple decorations and cultural programmes.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
- What
- They extended greetings to the people for Krishna Janmashtami, also called Krishna Jayanthi or Krishnashtami.
- When
- Friday, September 4.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu; the greetings were issued through social media, and the report was datelined Chennai.
- Why
- The occasion commemorates the birth of Lord Sri Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.
- Occasion
- Sri Krishna Janmashtami
- Other names
- Krishna Jayanthi and Krishnashtami
- Governor
- Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
- Chief minister
- C Joseph Vijay
- Religious significance
- Commemorates the birth of Lord Sri Krishna, described in the report as the eighth avatar of Vishnu.
- Celebrations
- Prayers, bhajans, temple decorations, and spiritual and cultural programmes
- Key teachings cited
- Righteousness, duty, mental fortitude, faith and compassion