New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- President Droupadi Murmu today extended greetings and best wishes to all citizens of India and across the world on the eve of Janmashtami.

In her message the President highlighted the spiritual and contractual significance of the festival.

"On the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, a festival filled with joy and enthusiasm, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all the Indians living in India and abroad," the President said.

She said, "The life and teachings of Bhagwan Shri Krishna inspire us towards self-development and self-realisation. Bhagwan Shri Krishna enlightened humanity about attainment of ultimate truth by following the path of Dharma. This festival inspires us to adopt eternal values embodied...