Kejriwal visits ISKCON on Janmashtami, prays for everyone’s health
Kejriwal said, "This time due to coronavirus people are not visiting temples and they are celebrating Janmashtami at their homes. I pray to God that everybody stays healthy."
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal offered prayers to Lord Krishna for everyone’s health at the ISKCON temple in East of Kailash here on Janmashtami on Wednesday.
Speaking to ANI after offering prayers, Kejriwal said, “This time due to coronavirus people are not visiting temples and they are celebrating Janmashtami at their homes. I pray to God that everybody stays healthy.”
Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal offers prayers to Lord Krishna on the occasion of #Janmashtami at ISKCON temple, East of Kailash pic.twitter.com/0o7gj0paom
— ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2020
Earlier, on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to people on Janmashtami. “Best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. Jai Shri Krishna!” the Prime Minister said in a tweet.
सभी देशवासियों को जन्माष्टमी के पावन पर्व की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। जय श्रीकृष्ण!
Best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. Jai Shri Krishna!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 11, 2020
Janmashtami this year is celebrated amid COVID-19 norms to prevent the spread of coronavirus. (ANI)