Summary
The festival, called Janmashtami, is a time for families to pray, sing songs, and enjoy tasty treats.
People also play a fun game called Dahi Handi where they try to reach a pot of sweet yogurt.
Key Points
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished everyone a happy Krishna birthday.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah also sent kind wishes.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath sent good thoughts too.
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Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna with prayers and games.
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A special game called Dahi Handi involves climbing to break a yogurt pot.
New Words to Learn
13 wordsPrime Minister
the leader of the whole country
Union Home Minister
the government official in charge of keeping the country safe
Chief Minister
the leader of a state inside the country
Janmashtami
the birthday celebration of Lord Krishna
Lord Krishna
a special person in stories that teach good values
selfless
helping others without thinking about yourself
righteousness
doing what is right and good
compassion
feeling kindness toward others
devotion
showing love and respect for something special
rituals
regular actions done for a special reason
fasting
not eating food for a short time
bhajans
songs that praise a god
Dahi Handi
a game where people try to break a high‑hung pot of yogurt
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