According to officials, Delhi's new Police Commissioner, S.B.K. Singh, was on a visit to inspect the security arrangements near the Outer North district's ISKCON Temple, where he found some policemen absent from their duties and chaos in the security.
Devotees across India celebrated Shri Krishna Janmashtami with great fervour on Saturday, thronging temples, singing bhajans, and taking part in midnight rituals to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.
The temple, associated with the Dwapar Yuga, is believed to be connected with Lord Shri Krishna and the episode of 'Rukmini Haran'. CM Yadav also shared that the temple will be developed as a pilgrimage site, and preparations for the same are underway.
From breaking Dahi Handis in Mumbai to offering prayers at ancient temples in Mathura, the day saw lakhs of devotees coming together to mark the festival with great enthusiasm. The celebrations were not limited to India alone, as devotees in Bangladesh also joined in the festivities, making
A large number of devotees visited the Krishna Janambhoomi temple in Mathura on the occasion of Janmashtami on Saturday. To honour the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces for the success of "Operation Sindoor," a board was displayed at the temple.
"May the blessings of Lord Shri Krishna always remain on all devotees. All devotees are joyful, in every street, every neighbourhood, every person is worshipping Him today. Heartfelt greetings to all Delhiites on Shri Krishna Janmashtami," CM Gupta told reporters here.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday visited and offered prayers at Shri Krishna Janmasthan in Mathura on the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami.
The races, divided into categories of small bullocks and 'poonjeettu' bullocks was held for the first time ever in the village, with 19 pairs of riders and animals participating in the race. The festival committee has also confirmed that the race will be an annual affair on every Krishna Jan
In celebration of Krishna Jayanthi, significant rituals and abhishekams were conducted for Lord Krishna at the Sri Venugopala Krishna Temple in Trichy. This event attracted a substantial gathering of devotees.
Thousands of devotees thronged the 17th-century Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square, Nepal, to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami. Devotees performed rituals, sang devotional songs, and observed fasts. The festival honours Lord Krishna's birth, teachings of Karma, and his role as a protector an