On Shri Krishna Janmashtami, leaders from all over the nation welcomed citizens and called upon the principles of righteousness, compassion, and devotion that the occasion embodies.
Janmashtami was referred to by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a celebration of "faith, joy and enthusiasm."
Heartfelt Janmashtami wishes to all fellow countrymen. May this pious festival of devotion, happiness, and excitement give a new zest and enthusiasm to your life. Jai Shri Krishna!" the Prime Minister tweeted on X.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed his greetings, recalling the legacy of Lord Krishna.
Hail Shri Krishna! Warm regards to everyone on Shri Krishna Janmashtami. Lord Shri Krishna's life, a representation of righteousness, ethics, and public good, encourages every Indian to tread the path of truth and responsibility," Shah wrote.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh appealed to the country to adopt the festival spirit. Heartfelt wishes to all countrymen on the sacred occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami. May the festival give new vitality and enthusiasm to your life, such is my plea to Lord Shri Krishna," Singh wished on X.
The Chief Ministers also participated in the celebration. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami wished:
"Warmest congratulations and good wishes to the people of the state on the festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, the birth festival of Lord Shri Krishna, the emblem of truth, righteousness, and justice. I wish happiness, good health, and auspicious life to you all through Lord Shri Krishna. #ShriKrishnaJanmashtami2025."
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath looked back at Krishna as an inspiration to mankind. "I bow to Krishna, the world teacher! Warm congratulations and good wishes to all on the pious birth anniversary of Lord Shri Krishna, the cornerstone of the entire universe, the mischievous one, and the ultimate yogi, 'Shri Krishna Janmashtami'! May the flute-wielding Krishna spread love, kindness, and devotion in everyone's life and welfare to the whole creation, this is my humble prayer. Glory to Shri Krishna!" he shared.
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari also wished in his message of goodwill: "Heartfelt greetings to all countrymen on the sacred occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami."
The Bharatiya Janata Party also made a wish using its official X handle: "Heartfelt wishes to all of you on Shri Krishna Janmashtami. Jai Shri Krishna."
President Droupadi Murmu, in her greeting, urged people to take a cue from the teachings of Krishna.
"Warm wishes on Janmashtami! Lord Shri Krishna has shown the whole of humanity the way to adhere to duties on the basis of righteousness and remain devoted to the well-being of all creatures," she wrote.
She continued, "On the day of Janmashtami, let everyone make a resolve to walk in the way shown by Lord Shri Krishna and make society and the country strong."
Janmashtami is celebrated annually to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna, a highly revered deity in Hinduism. The festival is held on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha during the month of Bhadrapada and symbolizes the victory of love, devotion, and justice.
It is celebrated with fasting, prayer, and temple visits. Houses and temples are decorated with flowers and lights, and devotees prepare milk-based sweet dishes, which are symbolic offerings to Lord Krishna.
At midnight, the hour of Krishna's birth, rituals peak with devotional hymns, readings from the Bhagavata Purana, and dramatic enactments of Krishna's early life and his legendary raas-leela. Most break their fast after midnight celebrations with a celebratory meal.
Temples all over the nation continue to thrive with music, dance, and narration, keeping alive the timeless message of Lord Krishna—trust in righteousness, service to mankind, and love of the divine.
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