Kolkata, Sep 2: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday extended her greetings to people on the occasion of 'Janmashtami'.

'Janmashtami' marks the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, the eight avatar of Lord Vishnu. The festival is celebrated with traditional gaiety across the country every year. "Heartiest greetings to all on the occasion of #Janmashtami." Banerjee tweeted. A picture of Lord Krishna's flute and peacock feather accompanied the tweet. Janmashtami 2018 Live Telecast From Vrindavan & Mathura: Watch Live Streaming of Aarti and Darshan of Krishna Janam.

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), too, organised colourful rallies across the state to mark the occasion. In Kolkata, the VHP took out 10 processions in different areas as part of 'Janmasthami' celebrations, a spokesperson of the right-wing organisation said. When is Janmashtami 2018? Date, Tithi, Puja Muhurat Vidhi & Fasting Rules to Observe on Gokulashtami, the Birth of Lord Krishna.