PM Modi, President Murmu extend greetings on Janmashtami

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to all the countrymen on the occasion of Janmashtami.In a Twitter message in Hindi, he said, "Hearty greetings to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. May this festival of devotion and gaiety bring happiness, prosperity and good fortune in everyone's life. jai Shri Krishna!"President Droupadi Murmu also took to Twitter to greet citizens on Janmashtami and prayed that the festival inspires all to follow the path of virtue in one's thought, words and action.  "Hearty greetings to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. The life of Lord Krishna teaches us to do selfless deeds for the welfare of the people. I wish that this holy festival gives inspiration to all of us to give priority to everyone's interest with thought, word and deed," she tweeted in Hindi. Krishna Janmashtami is being celebrated across the country today, 19 August with great enthusiasm. The day is significant as it marks the birth of Lord Krishna who is the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu according to Hindu mythology.With inputs from agenciesRead all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.