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Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini has extended warm greetings on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami. She also shared a clip from her dance ballet, "Radha Raas Bihari". Check it out here. https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc2dStmIg-J/?hl=en "On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, sharing a clip from my dance ballet, “Radha Raas Bihari”. May this Janmashtami bring peace, happiness and prosperity for all. Radhe Radhe… Jai Shri Krishna," Hema Malini captioned the post.

PM Modi extends greetings

Earlier, on Friday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his greetings to the people on the occasion of Janmashtami, invoking Lord Krishna’s teachings on selfless action and their enduring relevance. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Heartfelt Janmashtami greetings to all of you. In the divine messages of Lord Shri Krishna lies the profound inspiration for selfless action, which has continuously guided humanity. May this sacred occasion, dedicated to his devotion and worship, infuse positive energy and strength into everyone's life—that is my heartfelt wish. Jai Shri Krishna!"

About Janmashtami festival

Krishna Janmashtami, also known simply as Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. It is observed according to the Hindu luni-solar calendar, on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Bhadrapada, which overlaps with August and September of the Gregorian calendar.

Devotees celebrate across India

Meanwhile, devotees across the country are celebrating Janmashtami with religious fervour, gathering at temples for Mangla Aarti and special prayers to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. In Delhi, devotees gathered in large numbers at ISKCON temples in East of Kailash and Dwarka Sector 13 to participate in the Mangla Aarti held on the occasion of Janmashtami. (ANI)