Ahead of Holi, actor Vidyut Jammwal blew a conch shell as he interacted with media after participating in the celebrations at Shri Dwarkadhish Temple in Mathura.
According to folklore, Lathmar Holi symbolises the playful exchange between Krishna's village, Nandagaon, and Radha's village, Barsana. It is believed that Krishna, along with his friends, visited Barsana to tease Radha and her companions, who playfully responded by chasing them away with st
This marks the beginning of Holi celebrations in Barsana, which is renowned for its unique Holi traditions. The temple premises resonated with devotional songs and chants as priests and devotees participated in the age-old ritual.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that after the development activities carried out in Ayodhya and Prayagraj, now it was the turn of Mathura to witness the revival, and the state government would spare no effort to develop the region.
On the occasion of Holi, the Kashi Vishwanath Dham administration will send a gift to Shree Janmasthali, Mathura, and Mathura's Shri Krishna Janmasthali will also present gift for Kashi Vishwanath Temple on occasion of Holi.
During his visit, Birla is scheduled to perform a special prayer and worship ceremony at Keshighat, where he will offer his respects to the Yamuna River. Following that, the Lok Sabha Speaker will visit the famous Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, one of the most revered sites in the region.
The Chief Minister further announced that the Mahakumbh has led to the creation of five new spiritual tourism corridors in the state, linking Prayagraj with key spiritual destinations such as Mirzapur, Kashi, Gorakhpur, Chitrakoot, Lucknow, Naimisharanya, and Mathura-Vrindavan.
Two buses collided at 110 milestone, leading to the death of two people and injuries to more than 24 passengers. The accident occurred in the Raya police station area.
This event will serve as a platform to honour and recognize the awardees for their extraordinary acts of bravery, unwavering dedication to duty, and distinguished service to the nation.