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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business Standard
Over 5 mn devotees expected in Mathura for Janmashtami, security stepped up
The 5,252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna will be celebrated at midnight on August 16 in all major temples of Mathura, including the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, and at the Thakur Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan. Nandgaon will mark the festivities on the night of August 17, officials said here on Sunday. District Magistrate Chandraprakash Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar said that while around 4.2 million devotees visited Mathura during Janmashtami last year, the number is expected to cross five million this time. Preparations and security arrangements are being made accordingly at all pilgrimage centres, including Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Gokul, Nandgaon, Govardhan, and Mahavan. At the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple complex alone, 150 CCTV cameras have been installed, with over 100 more positioned in the surrounding areas. For the first time, AI-enabled drone cameras will also be deployed for surveillance, the officials said. Police personnel will be stationed across the city, especially at major temples and sensitive locations. Civic works such as cleaning, road repairs, beautification of routes, and decoration of intersections are being carried out on a war footing, the officers added. The Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad, which is organising the celebrations under the banner of Shri Krishnotsav', has planned a three-day festival from August 15 to 17. Vice-Chairman of the Mathura-Vrindavan Development Authority and ex-officio CEO of the Parishad, Shyam Bahadur Singh, said the festivities will begin on the morning of August 15 with a grand procession from the main gate of Shri Krishna Janmasthan to Potra Kund, Govind Nagar, and Deeg Gate, before returning to the starting point. The procession will combine devotional and patriotic themes, featuring about 250 folk artists from Braj, Bundelkhand, Rajasthan, and Haryana, performing traditional dances such as Bundelkhand's Rai, Rajasthan's Kachhi Ghodi, and Haryana's Gujri. Musicians will play nagaras, dhols, shehnais, damrus, and manjiras, while bhajan groups from various temples, including ISKCON Vrindavan and Man Mandir Barsana, will spread devotional fervour, he said. The management of the Bankey Bihari temple has urged devotees to avoid bringing the elderly, children, pregnant women, persons with disabilities, and patients suffering from blood pressure or diabetes to Vrindavan during Janmashtami, in view of the expected massive crowds and to prevent any untoward incidents.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Over 5 million devotees expected in Mathura for Janmashtami, security stepped up
Mathura , The 5,252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna will be celebrated at midnight on August 16 in all major temples of Mathura, including the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, and at the Thakur Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan. Over 5 million devotees expected in Mathura for Janmashtami, security stepped up Nandgaon will mark the festivities on the night of August 17, officials said here on Sunday. District Magistrate Chandraprakash Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar said that while around 4.2 million devotees visited Mathura during Janmashtami last year, the number is expected to cross five million this time. Preparations and security arrangements are being made accordingly at all pilgrimage centres, including Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Gokul, Nandgaon, Govardhan, and Mahavan. At the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple complex alone, 150 CCTV cameras have been installed, with over 100 more positioned in the surrounding areas. For the first time, AI-enabled drone cameras will also be deployed for surveillance, the officials said. Police personnel will be stationed across the city, especially at major temples and sensitive locations. Civic works such as cleaning, road repairs, beautification of routes, and decoration of intersections are being carried out on a war footing, the officers added. The Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad, which is organising the celebrations under the banner of 'Shri Krishnotsav', has planned a three-day festival from August 15 to 17. Vice-Chairman of the Mathura-Vrindavan Development Authority and ex-officio CEO of the Parishad, Shyam Bahadur Singh, said the festivities will begin on the morning of August 15 with a grand procession from the main gate of Shri Krishna Janmasthan to Potra Kund, Govind Nagar, and Deeg Gate, before returning to the starting point. The procession will combine devotional and patriotic themes, featuring about 250 folk artists from Braj, Bundelkhand, Rajasthan, and Haryana, performing traditional dances such as Bundelkhand's Rai, Rajasthan's Kachhi Ghodi, and Haryana's Gujri. Musicians will play nagaras, dhols, shehnais, damrus, and manjiras, while bhajan groups from various temples, including ISKCON Vrindavan and Man Mandir Barsana, will spread devotional fervour, he said. The management of the Bankey Bihari temple has urged devotees to avoid bringing the elderly, children, pregnant women, persons with disabilities, and patients suffering from blood pressure or diabetes to Vrindavan during Janmashtami, in view of the expected massive crowds and to prevent any untoward incidents. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mathura to get seven grand entrance gates and musical fountain
Lucknow: Under the UP govt's Vision 2030 for the redevelopment of Mathura, the Mathura-Vrindavan Development Authority has launched a series of projects to enhance the pilgrim experience. It includes beautification of Keshav Vatika at Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, construction of Vasudev Vatika near Yamuna Barrage in Gokul, and seven grand entrance gates across Mathura, among others. The govt has sanctioned Rs 62 crore for these initiatives. "The primary goal of these projects is to enrich Mathura's religious, cultural and environmental heritage, thereby offering devotees a pleasant and memorable pilgrimage experience," said an official spokesperson on Thursday. Officials said the entrance gates will be constructed at seven strategic points: Repura Jat, Yamuna Expressway, Pagal Baba Temple (Vrindavan Road), Lakshmi Nagar Chauraha, Kotvan Border, Mathura-Gokula Marg, Sonai Border and Sasni Border. These gates, to be designed in exquisite Rajasthani stone-carving style, will feature twelve majestic 10-ft-tall statues of Lord Krishna. With a budget of Rs 21.50 crore, these gates will not only reinforce Mathura's cultural and religious identity but also revive the city's ancient glory. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo Likewise, at the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi complex, Keshav Vatika—spanning 3.5 acres—will undergo a modern and captivating makeover. Allocated Rs 7.3 crore, the garden will be enhanced with a musical fountain, vibrant lighting, stone railings, pathways, benches and lush greenery. The centerpiece will feature a spectacular light and sound show in Bhagwat Bhawan, depicting the divine leelas of Shri Krishna. It is scheduled to debut before Janmashtami this year. Alongside, the Vasudev Vatika is being developed on the left bank upstream of the Yamuna Barrage over 13 hectares, with a budget of Rs 34.06 crore. It will feature an entrance gate, an entry plaza, a market area, a waterbody, green spaces, amphitheatre, pathways, huts, restrooms, plantations, lighting and parking facilities. The project includes solar lighting and panels, interlocking tiles, themed murals and a robust drainage system. Informational hoardings and plans for a local food street alongside extensive plantation will further enhance the visitor experience.
