Festival of Janmashtami being celebrated across the country today

Festival of Janmashtami, which marks the birth of Lord Krishna, is being celebrated across the country today.

 

Devotees throng to the temples to offer prayers to Lord Krishna. Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh is fully geared to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna.

 

Thousands of temples including Banke Bihari Temple, Prem Mandir, Iskcon Temple and Shri Krishna Janm Bhumi Temple have been tastefully decorated in Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna.

 

President Droupadi Murmu has extended greetings to all citizens and Indians living abroad on the occasion of Janmashtami.

 

In her message, the President said that this festival of joy inspires us to dedicate ourselves to the divine ideals of Bhagwan Shri Krishna.

 

She highlighted that the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, the dialogue between Shri Krishna and Arjuna, is an eternal source of inspiration and enlightenment for all humanity.

President further urged everyone to imbibe the teachings of Bhagwan Shri Krishna and resolve to work for the progress and prosperity of the country.

 

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has extended greetings to all the citizens on the occasion of Janmashtami.

 

In a message Mr. Dhankhar said that Janmashtami is a day of profound spiritual



significance that marks the birth of Lord Krishna, who embodies divine love, wisdom, and righteousness.

 

The Vice President said that this festival is a reminder of the eternal values of Dharma, the triumph of good over evil, and the importance of leading a life rooted in truth and compassion.

 

Mr. Dhankar also appealed citizens to take pledge to follow the path of righteousness and work towards the welfare of all.

 

Janmashtami is being celebrated in Gujarat with religious fervor today. The day is celebrated with great exuberance at the most revered Dwarkadhish temple in Dwaraka and Shri Ranchhodrai ji temple in Dakor and other Lord Krishna temples across the state.

On this special occasion, the idol of Lord Krishna will be adorned with diamond and gold studded ornaments and the god will be offered various kinds of Rajbhog.

 

Krishna Janmotsav and other rituals will be performed during 12 to 2.30 in midnight, where devotees will also enact dance and sing devotional songs.

 

A large number of security personnel have been deployed at Dwarka City in view of the Janmashtami festival. 

 

In a social media post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on Janmashtami for everyone.