Thousands Flock to Mathura for Lord Krishna’s 5252nd Birth Anniversary Celebrations
Mathura Celebrates 5252nd Birth Anniversary of Lord Krishna
Context:
- Mathura is celebrating Janmashtami marking the 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna at Krishna Janmabhoomi temple.
- Temples decorated with colourful lights and flowers; devotional activities underway.
Special Highlights 2025:
- Lord Krishna to give darshan from Sindoor Phool Bangla, honoring the bravery of Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor.
- Abhishek to be performed at midnight.
- LED screens installed for devotees’ convenience.
- Security arrangements: Over 3,000 police-PAC personnel deployed.
- QR code-based parking system introduced for smooth crowd management.
Significance:
- Demonstrates cultural and religious heritage of India.
- Highlights the integration of technology for crowd management and accessibility in large-scale religious events.
- Reflects the tradition of honoring Armed Forces through cultural practices
Updated August 16, 2025 8:13 AM, newsonair
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