What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "heartfelt good wishes of Janmashtami".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase जन्माष्टमी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं is a formal and polite greeting suitable for writing in cards, posting on social media or addressing elders. You can use the slightly more casual जन्माष्टमी की शुभकामनाएं for everyday use by removing the word हार्दिक. Another formal option is जन्माष्टमी की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं।, which translates to "Many, many wishes for Janmashtami."
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective हार्दिक (hārdik) modifies the noun to add a sense of sincerity or depth to the greeting. The word शुभकामनाएं (śubhkāmnāē̃) is the plural form of "good wish", which is the standard way to express formal greetings in Hindi.
How do you pronounce it?
janmāṣṭamī kī hārdik śubhkāmnāē̃
Did you know?
- During celebrations, people often accompany these greetings with दही-हांडी (dahi handi), a custom where teams build human pyramids to break a pot of curd.
- The word जन्माष्टमी is a compound of जन्म (birth) and अष्टमी (the eighth day of the lunar month), marking the specific cosmic timing of the deity's arrival.
- People often greet each other by saying राधे राधे (radhe radhe) alongside जन्माष्टमी की शुभकामनाएं to honor the divine couple Krishna and Radha.
Examples in context
- आपको जन्माष्टमी की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं, श्रीमती गुप्ता।Wishing you a very Happy Janmashtami, Mrs. Gupta.
- हां, आज जन्माष्टमी है। आपको जन्माष्टमी की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं, प्रिय दोस्त।Yes, it's Janmashtami today. Wishing you a very Happy Janmashtami, dear friend.
- हैप्पी जन्माष्टमी!Happy Janmashtami!
- धन्यवाद! आपको भी जन्माष्टमी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।Thank you! Heartfelt wishes to you too for Janmashtami.
- हाँ, वाकई! इसलिए, आज हम आपको जन्माष्टमी की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं देने आए हैं।Yes, absolutely! That's why we are here to wish you a very Happy Janmashtami today.
- आपको जन्माष्टमी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।aapko janmashtami ki haardik shubhkamnaayein.Wishing you a very happy Janmashtami.
- सभी को जन्माष्टमी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं!sabhi ko janmashtami ki haardik shubhkamnaayein!Happy Janmashtami to everyone!
Example conversation
Two neighbors meet in the street during the festival.
- विकास Vikasनमस्ते अंजलि, जन्माष्टमी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं!namaste anjali, janmashtami ki haardik shubhkamnaayein!Hello Anjali, happy Janmashtami!
- अंजलि Anjaliधन्यवाद विकास, आपको भी जन्माष्टमी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।dhanyavaad vikaas, aapko bhi janmashtami ki haardik shubhkamnaayein.Thank you Vikas, happy Janmashtami to you too.
- विकास Vikasक्या आपने आज व्रत रखा है?kya aapne aaj vrat rakha hai?Are you fasting today?
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, आज हम विशेष पूजा करेंगे।haan, aaj hum vishesh pooja karenge.Yes, we will perform a special puja today.
