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Narendra Modi wishes nation on Janmashtami
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.
In areas like Mathura and Vrindavan the dramatic enactments of the life of Krishna are performed.
This life cycle of Krishna is known as 'Rasa lila'.
In Kolkata the festival of 'Janmashtami' is celebrated with great fun and mirth.
In households the deity is worshiped by the family members and special bhog (food) which contains payesh (a special porridge made out of milk and rice) ,'malpoa' and 'tal bora' (sweets) is offered to the god.
In the temples special 'kirtan' (prayer) is performed every year on this date.
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