The Krishna Janambhoomi Temple in Mathura paid tribute to the Indian Army's Operation Sindoor with a special display. Devotees celebrated Janmashtami by carrying Lord Krishna's Poshak in a reverent procession. Madhya Pradesh also organized cultural events across 3,200 temples for the festival. Hotels were encouraged to participate in Dahi-handi celebrations voluntarily.
As the entire city soaked in festivities and religious spirit pervaded all over, it was the 'Operation Sindoor' which made its way to the Janmashtami celebration in Mathura, with the idol of Lord Krishna being placed in a 'sindoor' bungalow at the Keshavdev temple here.
The display of the board at the Krishna Janambhoomi temple highlights the intersection of patriotism and faith in Indian culture. It reflects the deep respect and admiration for the armed forces and their role in safeguarding the country. This gesture is a powerful way to acknowledge the military's contributions and reinforce national pride.
On the eve of Janmashtmi, the devotees, in a heartfelt display of reverence, carry 'Poshak'--the decorative attire for Lord Krishna--over their heads inside the Krishna Janmsthan premises.According to the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Trust secretary Kapil Sharma, Operation Sindoor gave people a glimpse of Krishna with the Sudarshan Chakra.Priests said this is the 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.
"Therefore, the full incarnation Lord Shri Krishna will also sit in the 'Sindoor' bungalow and give darshan," Sharma said.
He said Thakurji, as is Krishna also called, will preside in the Bhagwat Bhawan built on a high mound at Katra Keshavdev, a part of the temple."Thakurji will give darshan in the silver-plated sanctum sanctorum in the 'Sindoor pushp' bungalow wearing a 'Meghadhenu' dress," Sharma said.The temple official said the devotees will be able to enter the temple premises from 5.30 am to 1.30 pm for the Janmabhishek Darshan.
Gopeshwar Nath Chaturvedi, member of Shri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sansthan, said the entire temple has been decked up, with its sanctum sanctorum, famous as Kansa's prison, filigreed with 221 kg of silver. At Vrindavan's Radha Raman temple, Janmashtami is celebrated in the morning.
Munish Sharma and Umesh Saraswat, managers of Thakur Bankebihari Temple of Vrindavan, said, according to instructions of the high court, only 500 devotees will be allowed to be present in the temple premises during Mangala Aarti on Sunday morning.
"So that there is no situation of pressure or stampede and the accident in 2022 is not repeated," one of them said.
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