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Time of India
2 days ago
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Janmashtami celebrated with festive fervour
1 2 Jaipur: The Pink City turned into a canvas of devotion and festivity Saturday as thousands of devotees celebrated Janmashtami with grandeur. From historic temples to bustling markets, every corner of Jaipur resonated with chants, rituals, and vibrant cultural events. The day began before dawn at Govind Devji temple, where the special Mangla Jhanki at 4:30 am unveiled the deity in new yellow attire. The Mangla and Gwal aartis drew massive gatherings, with long queues stretching from Jaleb Chowk to the temple premises. To ensure order, the administration created four separate queues—for pass holders, barefoot devotees, worshippers with footwear, and those in the Jagmohan category. At Radha Damodar temple in Chaura Rasta, traditions dating back nearly 500 years were observed. Here, Krishna is worshipped as a 2.5-year-old child, with Janmashtami celebrated during the day and Nandotsav in the evening—a practice followed for the past 300 years. In Vaishali Nagar, Chitrakoot Stadium became a festive hotspot as Samras Bharat Seva Sansthan hosted a grand Janmashtami programme. Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, MLA Gopal Sharma, and JMC-Greater Mayor Somya Gurjar attended the event. The Dahi Handi competition, featuring teams of youngsters above 14, electrified the crowd, while the Bal Gopal contest saw children dressed as Krishna. Across the Walled City, shops selling idols, costumes, and decorative items overflowed with buyers, while children dressed as Radha and Krishna added colour to the streets. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
News18
2 days ago
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Devotees in Rajasthan throng temples on Janmashtami
Agency: PTI Jaipur, Aug 16 (PTI) Lakhs of devotees thronged temples across Rajasthan on Saturday to celebrate Janmashtami, with Jaipur's historic Govind Devji temple witnessing a massive footfall since the early hours of the day, officials said. Devotees began queuing up at the Govind Devji temple around 3 am for Mangal darshan, which opened at 4.30 am. Lines of devotees extended well beyond the temple premises, and authorities said lakhs are expected to offer prayers throughout the day. Similar rush was witnessed at other prominent temples including Gopinathji, ISKCON and Akshaya Patra temples in Jaipur. Police have strengthened security arrangements with the use of technology-driven surveillance. CCTV cameras installed at key temples are being used to monitor suspicious elements, Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph said. 'Apart from advanced CCTV cameras installed at prominent places, policemen in civil dress have been deployed to ensure safe environment for devotees," the officer added. Temples across the city and other districts have been adorned with flowers and lighting for the festivities, which will culminate with midnight rituals marking the birth of Lord Krishna. PTI AG APL NB view comments First Published: August 16, 2025, 13:30 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.
