DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday extended wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Janmashtami.Remembering Lord Krishna on his birth anniversary, he called him the “symbol of truth, righteousness, and justice”.“Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the people of the state on the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, the birth celebration of Lord Shri Krishna, the symbol of truth, righteousness, and justice. I pray to Lord Shri Krishna for the happy, healthy, and auspicious life of you all,” CM Dhami wrote on X.Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to all countrymen on the occasion of Janmashtami and called it a “sacred festival” of faith.In an X post, PM Modi wrote, “Heartfelt Janmashtami greetings to all countrymen. May this sacred festival of faith, joy, and enthusiasm infuse new energy and zeal into your lives. Jai Shri Krishna!”Janmashtami is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.On Friday, Tripura chief minister Manik Saha joined the Janmashtami celebrations at the Krishna Temple in Agartala’s Banamalipur, organised by the Tripura Yadav Samaj.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.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.