Janmashtami celebration: Ministers extended greetings, devotees throng temples across India

Former President Ram Nath Kovind posted some pictures on on X and said, "Delighted to celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami at home with family. May Lord Krishna's blessings bring peace, prosperity, and joy to all."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to the people on Janmashtami. On X, PM Modi wrote, "Wishing you all a very Happy Janmashtami. Jai Shri Krishna!"

On the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, devotees flocked to various temples across the country to celebrate Lord Krishna's birthday with full pomp and show on Monday.

The sound of bells, mridangs, and conch shells echoed across the temples in the country.

The chief minister of Madhya Pradesh participated in Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at his residence, marking the holy festival of faith, devotion, and joy. He shared on X: "May the grace of Shri Krishna rest upon all, and may happiness, prosperity, and success increase in life."

We will promote research associated with Lord Krishna's academic pursuits," he said. The friendship between Lord Krishna and Sudama is very inspirational and it is historic that after coming to the state for education, Krishna was established as a 'Jagat Guru', he added.

President Draupadi Murmu posted on X: "I greet all my countrymen on ‍ auspicious occasion of ‍ . This festival inspires us to be dedicated to the divine ideals of Lord Shri Krishna. On this occasion, let us imbibe the teachings of Lord Shri Krishna and pledge to work for the progress and prosperity of the country."

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi posted on X: "Hearty wishes and congratulations to everyone on Shri Krishna Janmashtami. I hope this festival of joy and happiness brings new enthusiasm and excitement to all your lives."

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai celebrates Janmashtami with differently-abled children at his residence. Wave of devotion swept households and temples at Monday's festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, as they celebrated 5251 years since the lord's birth

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath attended Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at Gorkhnath Temple in Gorakhpur, where a child dressed as Shri Krishna recited a bhajan.

On the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmotsav, he also inaugurated a cultural program at Lucknow Police Lines, lighting the lamp and offering flowers to a statue of Lord Krishna.

Union minister for agriculture and rural development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, holds a child dressed as Lord Krishna during Janmashtami celebrations in Bhopal. (Photo: PTI)

Large number of devotees gathered at the ISKCON Temple for the Darshan of Lord Krishna on Krishna Janmashtami. In Mathura, morning aarti was performed at the Shri Krishna Janmasthan temple, where women devotees joyfully chanted songs dedicated to Lord Krishna.