Tripura CM joins Janmashtami celebrations at Banamalipur Krishna temple

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Agartala (Tripura) [India], August 16 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday joined the Janmashtami celebrations at the Krishna Temple in Agartala's Banamalipur, organised by the Tripura Yadav Samaj to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. Devotees thronged the temple premises, offering prayers, singing devotional songs, and taking part in cultural programs. The Chief Minister extended his greetings to the people on the occasion and praised the Yadav community for preserving and promoting their spiritual and cultural traditions.Earlier, President Droupadi Murmu extended warm greetings to all Indians in the country and abroad on the eve of Shri Krishna Janmashtami. According to a release from the President's Secretariat, the President of India, in her message on the eve of Janmashtami, has said, 'On the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, a festival filled with joy and enthusiasm, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all the Indians living in India and abroad."President Murmu added, 'The life and teachings of Bhagwan Shri Krishna inspire us towards self-development and self-realisation. Bhagwan Shri Krishna enlightened humanity about the attainment of the ultimate truth by following the path of Dharma. This festival inspires us to adopt eternal values embodied by Yogeshwar Shri Krishna. On this occasion, let us all take a pledge to follow the teachings of Bhagwan Shri Krishna and make our society and nation stronger". Meanwhile, in Gujarat's Dwarka, special security and logistical arrangements have been put in place for Janmashtami, with dedicated facilities for senior citizens, differently abled devotees, and mothers, along with provisions for clean drinking water and enhanced sanitation. Preparations for Dahi Handi festivities and Janmashtami are underway across the country, including Maharashtra, where grand Dahi Handi events witness devotees forming human pyramids to break earthen pots filled with curd, butter, and other milk products — symbolising Lord Krishna's playfulness and his love for butter and curd. (ANI)