Janmashtami 2026: Leaders Extend Greetings, Highlight Lord Krishna’s Teachings

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended their greetings to people on the occasion of Janmashtami, with their messages focusing on Lord Krishna’s teachings and blessings.

PM Modi wished people on the festival and said Lord Krishna’s divine messages offer lasting inspiration for selfless action. He expressed hope that the sacred occasion would bring positive energy and strength to everyone’s lives.

“Heartfelt Janmashtami greetings to all of you,” PM Modi said in a post on X, ending his message with ‘Jai Shri Krishna’.

आप सभी को जन्माष्टमी की अनेकानेक शुभकामनाएं। भगवान श्रीकृष्ण के दिव्य संदेशों में नि:स्वार्थ कर्म की अद्भुत प्रेरणा निहित है, जिसने मानवता का निरंतर मार्गदर्शन किया है। उनकी भक्ति और उपासना को समर्पित यह पावन अवसर हर किसी के जीवन में सकारात्मक ऊर्जा और शक्ति का संचार करे, यही… pic.twitter.com/4Y3AmUg4Nm

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 4, 2026

Amit Shah also greeted citizens on Shri Krishna Janmashtami and prayed for Lord Krishna’s blessings on everyone.

Shah described Krishna as a symbol of righteousness, ethics and public welfare, concluding his message with ‘Jai Shri Krishna’.

समस्त देशवासियों को ‘श्रीकृष्ण जन्माष्टमी’ के पावन पर्व की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।

धर्म, नीति और लोककल्याण के प्रतीक योगेश्वर भगवान श्रीकृष्ण सभी पर अपनी कृपा बनाए रखें।

जय श्री कृष्ण 🙏 pic.twitter.com/g6BZLzB5tB

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 4, 2026

CM Yogi Adityanath began his message by saying, “I bow to Krishna, the Guru of the Universe.”

The Minister then conveyed his greetings and best wishes to the people of Uttar Pradesh on the festival.

The Chief Minister prayed that Krishna’s grace would inspire love, compassion, righteousness and selfless action. He further wished for happiness, peace, prosperity and the welfare of all.

कृष्णं वन्दे जगद्गुरुम्‌

भक्ति, प्रेम एवं धर्म के शाश्वत आलोक, वासुदेव भगवान श्रीकृष्ण जी के पावन अवतरण दिवस ‘श्रीकृष्ण जन्माष्टमी’ की सभी प्रदेश वासियों को हार्दिक बधाई एवं मंगलमय शुभकामनाएं।

भक्तवत्सल भगवान श्रीकृष्ण की असीम कृपा से सभी के जीवन में प्रेम, करुणा, धर्म एवं… pic.twitter.com/tRVpqwatWC

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) September 4, 2026

Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, marks the birth of Lord Krishna and is being celebrated across India on Friday.

Devotees observe the festival with fasting, prayers, bhajans, temple visits and midnight celebrations.

Mathura and Vrindavan are among the main centres of festivities, while temples and homes across the country have been decorated for the occasion.

Dahi Handi celebrations will take place on September 5.

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