Mathura glows in festive lights as huge crowds gather for Janmashtami celebrations

September 4, 2026 1:26 AM

Mathura glows in festive lights as huge crowds gather for Janmashtami celebrations

Mathura and Vrindavan were decked up in colourful illuminations on Thursday night as devotees gathered in large numbers ahead of Janmashtami celebrations. The Shri Krishna Janmasthan in Mathura was illuminated with elaborate decorative lights, adding to the festive atmosphere in the city associated with the life of Lord Krishna. Large numbers of devotees have arrived in Mathura and Vrindavan to offer prayers and participate in special rituals being organised to mark the festival. Devotees gat...

UP CM Yogi Adityanath to visit Mathura for 2-day Krishna Janmashtami celebrations

September 3, 2026 12:48 PM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath to visit Mathura for 2-day Krishna Janmashtami celebrations

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will undertake a two-day visit to Mathura from Thursday to participate in Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations and inaugurate development projects, officials said. Adityanath will arrive in Mathura on Thursday afternoon and chair a meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Brij Teerth Vikas Parishad. He will also inaugurate various projects, including the Sri Haridas Auditorium built at the Geeta Shodh Sansthan at a cost of around Rs 42 crore. The auditorium pro...

PM Modi expresses grief over boat mishap in Mathura

April 10, 2026 7:22 PM

PM Modi expresses grief over boat mishap in Mathura

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the tragic loss of lives following a boat capsize in the Yamuna River near Kesi Ghat in Mathura. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Deeply pained by the mishap due to the capsizing of a boat in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. My condolences to those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The local administration is assisting those affected." Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath termed the in...

President Murmu inaugurates oncology block at Ramakrishna Mission Sevashram in Vrindavan

March 20, 2026 3:23 PM

President Murmu inaugurates oncology block at Ramakrishna Mission Sevashram in Vrindavan

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday inaugurated the Nand Kishor Somani Oncology Block at the Ramakrishna Mission Sevashram in Vrindavan, underscoring the importance of combining modern medical science with compassion in healthcare. Addressing the gathering, the President described the Ramakrishna Mission as a symbol of the confluence of spiritual consciousness and humanitarian service. She noted that the ideals of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Vivekananda continue to inspire efforts aimed at...

PM Modi expresses grief over Yamuna Expressway accident in Mathura, announces ex-gratia from PMNRF

December 16, 2025 3:00 PM

PM Modi expresses grief over Yamuna Expressway accident in Mathura, announces ex-gratia from PMNRF

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a tragic multi-vehicle accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased, while the injured will receive ₹50,000. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "The loss of lives due to a misha...

President Murmu offers prayers at prominent Mathura, Vrindavan temples

September 25, 2025 9:27 PM

President Murmu offers prayers at prominent Mathura, Vrindavan temples

President Droupadi Murmu visited Mathura and Vrindavan on Thursday, offering prayers at several prominent temples during her day-long stay. The President performed darshan and pooja at Shri Banke Bihari Temple, Nidhivan, Sudama Kuti, Kubja Krishna Mandir, and Shri Krishna Janmasthan. She arrived in Vrindavan from Delhi by a special train. The visit held special significance as it coincided with the centenary celebrations of the Shri Nabha Krishna Sudama Kuti Ashram. The Mahant of the Ashram ha...

Temples in Mathura, Vrindavan, and across India celebrate Krishna Janmashtami with fervour

August 16, 2025 9:36 AM

Temples in Mathura, Vrindavan, and across India celebrate Krishna Janmashtami with fervour

Devotees across India thronged temples with devotion and fervour to celebrate Shri Krishna Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna. Thousands of devotees gathered to offer prayers and seek blessings. The chanting of mantras, bhajans, and ringing of bells accompanied sacred rituals that began in the early morning hours across several temples in the country. In Mathura, the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna, witnessed a vibrant Mangala Aarti ea...