Jay Shah, Sehwag, Raina Lead Wishes On Krishna Janmashtami
· Sports · NDTV Sports, Times of India
BCCI secretary Jay Shah, cricketers Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina, and Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker were among the public figures who extended Krishna Janmashtami greetings to fans and devotees. The wishes came as India celebrated the festival marking the birth of Lord Krishna, with social media posts carrying religious messages from the sporting fraternity. Krishna Janmashtami is observed annually across India and by the Hindu diaspora worldwide, with celebrations centred on temples in Mathura and Vrindavan, the traditional birthplace of Krishna.
Why it matters
Cricket and sports figures doubling as cultural ambassadors shape how millions of Indian fans experience major festivals, extending the reach of Janmashtami greetings to younger audiences and the diaspora.
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