In a post on X, formerly Twitter, late on Thursday night, Shah said the festival of Janmashtami fills the heart with joy and devotion

"May Lord Shri Krishna shower his blessings on everyone. Jai Shri Krishna," he said in his post in Hindi

The minister also shared pictures of him offering prayers at the temple and greeted all citizens on the occasion of Janmashtami

Janmashtami is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna

Devotees are celebrating the festival of Lord Krishna's birth anniversary, with pomp, fanfare and fervour across the country