Krishna Janmashtami: Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Sehwag, Manu Bhaker extend wishes
Prominent Indian sports figures and officials, including Virat Kohli and Manu Bhaker, shared public greetings for the festival of Krishna Janmashtami. The messages highlighted the cultural and moral values associated with Lord Krishna.
Why it matters
These public expressions of faith by high-profile figures highlight the continued cultural significance of traditional festivals in modern Indian public life.
Star Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, former India stars Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina, Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah extended festive greetings to fans and devotees on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami on Friday.Kohli, Pant, Sehwag lead cricketers' wishesKohli took to his Instagram story to share his wishes, writing, "Jai Shri Krishna, Happy Janmashtami to everyone."Pant, meanwhile, posted his message on X, writing, "Wishing everyone a blessed Janmashtami."Sehwag also turned to X to share his festive greetings, invoking Lord Krishna and his childhood persona."Haathi Ghoda Paal ki, Jai kanhaiya Laal Ki. Wishing you a Krishna Janmashtami as sweet as makhan and as electric as Kanha’s raas! Hare Krishna," Sehwag wrote.Raina shared an elaborate message, praying for happiness, peace and prosperity on the auspicious occasion."Radhe-Radhe. Heartfelt wishes to all on the birth festival of mischievous Nandlal.
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