New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Janmashtami.
“Greetings on Janmashtami! Lord Krishna’s message of Karmayoga is a call to focus on our responsibilities rather than caring for rewards. This spirit has been evident in the working of all our Corona warriors. May Lord Krishna bless everyone with good health and prosperity,” he tweeted.
Greetings on Janmashtami!
Lord Krishna’s message of Karmayoga is a call to focus on our responsibilities rather than caring for rewards. This spirit has been evident in the working of all our Corona warriors.
May Lord Krishna bless everyone with good health and prosperity.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 12, 2020
Taking to Twitter PM Modi wrote,”Best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. Jai Shri Krishna”.
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 marks the birth of Lord Krishna, is being celebrated across the country today. The devotees will visit the temples to offer prayers to Lord Krishna.
It is usually observed on the eighth day (ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Sharavan or Bhadrapad. This year, Janmashtami celebrations which began yesterday, with many people also likely to celebrate it today.