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Narendra Modi wishes nation on Janmashtami

by IBNS 25 Aug 2016, 07:59 am

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished the nation on the occasion of Janmashtami, which marks Lord Krishna's birthday.

The Prime Minister tweeted: "Janmashtami greetings to all."

Mathura along with the whole nation  will observe 'Janmashtami' on Thursday.

Thousands of devotees are flocking to Mathura for offering prayers. 
 
Heavy security arrangements are put up in the temples premises in Mathura to maintain a strict vigil.
 
Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the 'Ashtami tithi', the eighth day of the dark half or Krishna Paksha of the month of Bhadrapada in the Hindu calendar. 
 
The festival is generally celebrated between mid-Aug to mid-Sep in the Gregorian calendar.