Mathura-Vrindavan is witnessing Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at temples, with large crowds of devotees at Shri Krishna Janmasthan and Banke Bihari Temple. The idol of Thakur Radharamanlal was also given a Mahabhishek with Panchgavya.
Devotees are arriving in large numbers at major temples in Mathura and Vrindavan for Krishna Janmashtami, including Shri Krishna Janmasthan and Thakur Banke Bihari Temple. A large crowd has gathered outside Shri Krishna Janmasthan, with devotees chanting praises of Lord Krishna.
Temples from Shri Krishna Janmasthan to Banke Bihari Temple have been decorated with colourful lights, flowers and attractive tableaux. Security arrangements have also been strengthened in view of the large number of devotees arriving from India and abroad.
At Vrindavan's Thakur Radharaman Temple, the idol of Thakurji was given a Mahabhishek with Panchgavya during the Krishna Janmotsav celebrations. Temple attendants conducted the ritual according to religious customs.
Special prayers and religious rituals are being held at temples on the occasion of Janmashtami. Devotees are offering prayers and participating in the celebrations marking the birth of Lord Krishna.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Shri Krishna Janmasthan on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami and offered prayers at the sanctum sanctorum. He had darshan of the child form of Lord Krishna installed in the sanctum and remained there for some time.
Officials of the Shri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sansthan welcomed the Chief Minister during the visit. A large number of devotees were also present in the Janmasthan complex, continuously chanting praises of Lord Krishna.
The main Krishna Janmashtami celebration will take place at midnight with the appearance of Lord Krishna. A Mahabhishek and divine Aarti will be held during the celebration, for which special preparations have been made at the temples.
Devotees in Mathura have gathered in temple premises and surrounding areas to witness the special midnight programme. Arrangements have been made for darshan and religious programmes, while the administration and temple management have also made special security arrangements.
