President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their greetings to all citizens on the occasion of Janmashtami on Monday. The Hindu festival, marking Lord Krishna's birth, is being celebrated today (August 26) across the country.

President Murmu urged everyone to embrace the teachings of Lord Shri Krishna and commit to working towards the progress and prosperity of the country. “I greet all my countrymen on ‍ the auspicious occasion of ‍ Janmashtami. 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," she said.

Wishing you all a very Happy Janmashtami. Jai Shri Krishna!,” PM Modi wrote in Hindi on X.