Janmashtami is celebrated with great fervour across the country. People have been visiting the temples since the morning and devotees are busy in ensuring that the day of Lord Krishna's birth becomes as memorable as every year. Lord Krishna's life has something for everyone, who is also one of the reasons why he is known as the Sampurn Avatar or complete avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is not just the common people who are celebrating the occasion but also celebrities and cricketers. Janmashtami 2018 Greetings: Best WhatsApp Messages, GIF Images, Facebook Status & SMS to Wish Happy Gokulashtami on Lord Krishna’s Birthday!
Sachin Tendulkar also wished the country on this occasion, Check the master blaster's wish on the occasion of Gokulashtami below:
Wishing everyone a very Happy #Gokulashtami! May the blessings of Lord Krishna be with each and every one of you. Celebrate this auspicious festival with happiness and be safe. #GovindaAalaRe #श्री_कृष्ण_जन्माष्टमी #Janamashtami pic.twitter.com/3toiCcz1GI
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 3, 2018
Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, also known as the terbanator and the second-highest number of Test wicket taking off spinner in history, tweeted and wished "May this auspicious day of #Janmashtami bring you prosperity, peace and good health in life. May Lord Krishna guide you to all the upliftment and success you need in life! #श्री_कृष्ण_जन्माष्टमी."
Yuvraj Singh also wished fans on the occasion and wrote for his fans on Twitter "Wishing everyone a very #HappyJanmashtami. May this Janmashtami bring all of us peace, love and harmony. 🙏," said the Southpaw.
Former cricketer and explosive batsman Virender Sehwag, who is known for his wit and humour, preferred a more traditional approach in wishing his fans on the occasion. Check his tweet below:
हे ब्रज में आनंद भयो जय यशोदा लाल की
नन्द के आनंद भयो जय कन्हैया लाल की !
हे आनंद उमंग भयो जय हो नन्द लाल की
गोकुल में आनंद भयो जय कन्हैया लाल की
जय यशोदा लाल की जय हो नन्द लाल की
हाथी, घोड़ा, पालकी जय कन्हैया लाल की#HappyJanmashtami pic.twitter.com/ARWntPdYta
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 2, 2018
These were a few tweets by cricketers wishing fans on Janmashtami. The tradition of forming human pyramid and breaking handis is an integral part of Janmashtami celebration, especially in Mumbai and has been going on since years.There are specific teams that earn their record by making the tallest human pyramids. Dahi Handi 2018 Celebrations in Mumbai: Watch Jai Jawan Govinda Pathak's Record Breaking Videos.
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