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The Bharatiya Janata Party leader visited the temple with Delhi party president and Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra, along with other members of parliament.

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They performed traditional rituals and prayed for harmony and good fortune for the nation.

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Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, honors the birth of Lord Krishna, who is celebrated for his role in promoting dharma (righteousness).

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Celebrations include fasting, singing bhajans (devotional songs), midnight prayers, and decorating homes and temples with lights, flowers, and Krishna idols.

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Summary

Accompanied by other party officials, he offered prayers for peace, prosperity, and the well‑being of all citizens.

Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, a deity revered for teaching righteousness and duty.

The festival is marked across India with fasting, devotional songs, temple visits, and decorations of lights and flowers.

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New Words to Learn

8 words
Bharatiya Janata Party
India's major political party
prayed
communicated with a deity seeking blessings
prosperity
a state of wealth and success
Krishna
a beloved god in Hindu tradition known for teaching right conduct
rituals
formal religious actions performed in a ceremony
dharma
the principle of right behavior and duty
bhajans
devotional songs sung in praise of a god
idol
a statue representing a deity
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