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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
UP: Devotees seek blessings of lord Banke Bihari on Hariyali Teej
Mathura , People from different walks of life flocked to the temples in Mathura and Vrindavan and sought the blessings of lord Banke Bihari on the occasion of Hariyali Teej on Sunday. UP: Devotees seek blessings of lord Banke Bihari on Hariyali Teej "A large number of devotees are visiting the Shri Banke Bihari Temple today. Banke Bihari jee Maharaj, in a green attire, gave darshan to devotees on a 'Hindola' made of gold and silver along with Radha Rani," temple Sewayat Gyanendra Kishor Goswami said. Elaborating on the significance of the day, he said that apart from a religious point of view, this ritual has a connection with India's independence as the tradition started on August 15, 1947, the day of India's independence. "Earlier, Hindola darshans were available only in the evening, but after a Supreme Court order in 2016, Hindola darshan is now available both in the morning and evening darshans. Ghewar and Pheni are two special additions made to Thakur ji's prashad today," Goswami said. "The swing was crafted by two goldsmiths of Varanasi in Vrindavan with 1 lakh tola of silver and 10,000 tola of gold, some 79 years ago," temple Sewayat and scholar Prahlad Vallabh Goswami said. Hariyali Teej is also celebrated in 'Sapt Devalaya' of Vrindavan. In Radharaman temple , the day marks the beginning of the 485-year-old festival, which culminates on Rakshabandhan. "Radharaman is wearing green clothes with a 'pagrhi' while giving darshans in a golden swing kept at the temple. The deity will give darshans in the golden swing for the next two days, followed by darshans in silver swing for the subsequent three days and in other types of swings thereafter," temple Sewayat Dinesh Chandra Goswami said. A special prasad called 'Sinhare', which includes Ghewar and Pheni, is offered to the deity on the occasion. However, a sweet puri called 'pua' is offered during the Sawan month, he said. In the Dwarkadheesh temple in Mathura city, two silver and one gold swings are put in the temple's courtyard, from the beginning of the Sawan, and they will remain there till Nandotsav, Rakesh Tiwari, media in-charge of Dwarkadheesh temple, said. The swings are decorated with fruits and flowers, and the temple is also decorated with different colours of cloth, each of which is associated with Lord Krishna's different Leelas, Rakesh Tiwari said. Mathura District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh, in an appeal to devotees, asked them to celebrate this festival without plastic and maintain cleanliness. "Adequate arrangements are in place to ensure smooth darshan of Shri Bankey Bihari ji without compromising the safety of the devotees. Sector magistrates are instructed to maintain continuity in movement of devotees," Singh said. Mathura Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar said, "The area is divided into four zones and 22 sectors and is supervised by magistrates and police officers. A traffic plan is in place to prevent traffic jams. Holding areas and parking places are identified to regulate the crowd." This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
2 days ago
- General
- News18
UP: Devotees seek blessings of lord Banke Bihari on Hariyali Teej
Mathura (UP), Jul 27 (PTI) People from different walks of life flocked to the temples in Mathura and Vrindavan and sought the blessings of lord Banke Bihari on the occasion of Hariyali Teej on Sunday. 'A large number of devotees are visiting the Shri Banke Bihari Temple (in Vrindavan) today. Banke Bihari jee Maharaj, in a green attire, gave darshan to devotees on a 'Hindola' (swing) made of gold and silver along with Radha Rani," temple Sewayat Gyanendra Kishor Goswami said. Elaborating on the significance of the day, he said that apart from a religious point of view, this ritual has a connection with India's independence as the tradition started on August 15, 1947, the day of India's independence. 'Earlier, Hindola darshans were available only in the evening, but after a Supreme Court order in 2016, Hindola darshan is now available both in the morning and evening darshans. Ghewar and Pheni are two special additions made to Thakur ji's prashad today," Goswami said. 'The swing was crafted by two goldsmiths of Varanasi in Vrindavan with 1 lakh tola of silver and 10,000 tola of gold, some 79 years ago," temple Sewayat and scholar Prahlad Vallabh Goswami said. Hariyali Teej is also celebrated in 'Sapt Devalaya' (seven ancient temples) of Vrindavan. In Radharaman temple (in Vrindavan), the day marks the beginning of the 485-year-old festival, which culminates on Rakshabandhan. 'Radharaman is wearing green clothes with a 'pagrhi' while giving darshans in a golden swing kept at the temple. The deity will give darshans in the golden swing for the next two days, followed by darshans in silver swing for the subsequent three days and in other types of swings thereafter," temple Sewayat Dinesh Chandra Goswami said. A special prasad called 'Sinhare', which includes Ghewar and Pheni, is offered to the deity on the occasion. However, a sweet puri called 'pua' is offered during the Sawan month, he said. In the Dwarkadheesh temple in Mathura city, two silver and one gold swings are put in the temple's courtyard, from the beginning of the Sawan, and they will remain there till Nandotsav, Rakesh Tiwari, media in-charge of Dwarkadheesh temple, said. The swings are decorated with fruits and flowers, and the temple is also decorated with different colours of cloth, each of which is associated with Lord Krishna's different Leelas, Rakesh Tiwari said. Mathura District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh, in an appeal to devotees, asked them to celebrate this festival without plastic and maintain cleanliness. 'Adequate arrangements are in place to ensure smooth darshan of Shri Bankey Bihari ji without compromising the safety of the devotees. Sector magistrates are instructed to maintain continuity in movement of devotees," Singh said. Mathura Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar said, 'The area is divided into four zones and 22 sectors and is supervised by magistrates and police officers. A traffic plan is in place to prevent traffic jams. Holding areas and parking places are identified to regulate the crowd." PTI COR NAV AMJ AMJ view comments First Published: July 27, 2025, 20:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Can govt appoint trustee of Banke Bihari temple, HC asks UP govt
Prayagraj (UP), Jul 23 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court has sought a reply from the Uttar Pradesh government on whether it can appoint its officials as trustees of the Banke Bihari temple in Mathura, a private temple, by the issuance of the Uttar Pradesh Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2025. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal, after hearing amicus curiae Sanjeev Goswami, fixed July 30 as the next date of hearing on a petition filed by Pranav Goswami and another. According to the amicus curiae, 'The temple is a private temple and the religious practice is being carried out by the heirs of the late Swami Hari Dasji. By the issuance of the ordinance, the government is trying to take control over the temple through the back door." The amicus curiae apprised the court that according to the ordinance, there would be two kinds of trustees of the board — nominated trustees and ex-officio trustees. The nominated trustees will be the seers, gurus, scholars, mathadhish and mahants etc. from the Vaishnav tradition as well as followers of the Sanatan Dharma. However, he raised strong objections as to the seven ex-officio trustees, who are officials like the district magistrate, the special superintendent of police and the municipal commissioner of Mathura, which he said would amount to a back-door entry by the state government in the private temple. 'The creation of such a trust amounts to intruding into the Hindu religion by the state government. The Constitution does not provide for the State to practise any religion and take control of any temple," the amicus curiae said. The court, in its order dated July 21, sought the state government's reply and observed, 'The matter requires consideration. Hearing to continue. Put up this case as fresh on July 30, 2025. By that time, the state government would respond to the argument which has been raised by the amicus curiae. PTI COR RAJ RC (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 01:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Hariyali Amavasya 2025: Date, Time, Puja Rituals and Significance
Hariyali Amavasya 2025: Hariyali Amavasya is one of the most significant festivals of Hindus. Amavasya is believed to be a lucky day to worship the ancestors and when it falls during the month of Shravan then it is believed to bring goodluk to the people who worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The purpose of Hariyali Amavasya is to glorify Lord Shiva. Hariyali Amavasya falls during the month of Shravana. The festival of Hariyali Amavasya is going to be observed on July 24, 2025. Hariyali Amavasya 2025: Date and Time Amavasya Tithi Begins - July 24, 2025 - 02:28 AM Amavasya Tithi Ends - July 25, 2025 - 12:40 AM Hariyali Amavasya 2025: Significance According to Hindu Scriptures, Hariyali Amavasya is one of the most prominent day. Since Hariyali Amavasya falls during the rainy season, it is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm across the country specially in North India. Lord Shiva is worshipped with tremendous fervor and dedication on this auspicious day of Hariyali Amavasya. Since Hariyali means "greenery" and Amavasya means "no moon day," Hariyali Amavasya falls during Sawan month, when there is an abundance of greenery. This day is considered special as Radha Krishna is also worshipped on this auspicious day of Hariyali Amavasya, and devotees travel to different Radha Krishna temples to have a glimpse of the deities. Numerous devotees travel to the temples in Mathura and Vrindavan. During this period, Banke Bihari temple is also decorated with various flowers and it is called as Phool Bangla. The temple is crowded with thousands of pilgrims. During Shravana Month, prominent temples of Lord Shiva are also decked up with flowers, and devotees visit there to catch a glimpse of the Lord. Devotees worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on this sacred day of Hariyali Amavasya festival. Devotees seek blessings and worship Lord Shiva with utmost devotion. People, who worship Lord Shiva on Hariyali Amavasya are believed to be blessed with immense happiness, worldly pleasure, prosperity and also unmarried people get their desired partner. Hariyali Amavasya 2025: Puja Rituals 1. Before beginning the puja rites, get up early and take a bath. 2. Set up an idol of the goddess Parvati and the Lord Shiva and light a diya with desi cow ghee in front of the idols and worship them. 3. Go to Shiva temples and seek Lord Shiva's blessings. 4. Many followers go to Radha Krishna temples to receive blessings on this sacred day. 5. Celebrate this day with great fervor and offer fruits and sweets to the Lord and Goddess.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Banke Bihari priests say no prasad for BJP leaders, officials
Agra: Priests of Vrindavan's Banke Bihari temple announced on Monday that they will no longer offer ceremonial scarves or prasad to BJP leaders and local officials during darshan. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This comes after over 50 days of protests against the proposed Banke Bihari Corridor. Gyanendra Kishor Goswami, a member of the temple's management, said the latest decision came after local women protesting the project were "manhandled" by police during UP power and urban development minister A K Sharma's visit on Saturday. "We have no choice but to protect Bihari ji from a govt trying to turn our spiritual shrine into a picnic spot. We've been protesting peacefully, in the spirit of Gandhiji, without disturbing law and order," said Goswami. "On Saturday, the women came to submit a memorandum against the corridor, but police pushed and manhandled them, refusing to let them meet the minister. We do not want such 'VIPs' here. That's why the priests decided not to honour ruling party leaders or officials with ceremonial scarves. " He clarified that darshan would remain open to all. Goswami also noted that a review petition on the corridor project is still pending before the Supreme Court, even as local authorities continue land surveys. "What's the hurry? They only know how to demolish buildings, not how to find solutions acceptable to all sections of Vrindavan," he said. Established in 1862, the Shri Banke Bihari temple, managed by hereditary Shebaits, is among India's most visited pilgrimage sites. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The redevelopment project, modelled on the Kashi Vishwanath corridor, is estimated to cost Rs 500 crore and involves acquiring nearly five acres around the shrine. SC has allowed land purchases using the temple's fixed deposits, on the condition that ownership remains with the deity or a newly formed trust. The corridor is expected to displace around 275 families, including 200 shopkeepers. Flats in Rukmini Vihar and Sunrakh Bangar have been earmarked for rehabilitation, and officials have promised compensation and alternative shop spaces. The redevelopment gained momentum after a stampede-like incident during Janmashtami in 2022 left two devotees dead. In Sept 2023, the Allahabad high court directed the state to implement a corridor plan to improve crowd safety and access.
