Organizations have until 15th Jan to register loudspeakers
Braj, 2018.01.13 (VT) In the wake of the circular issued by the Allahabad High Court, the district administration and the police department have been issuing notices to the temples and mosques of Braj...
View ArticleThe difference between living in the Dham and pilgrimage
The trouble taken to visit various holy places is just the wandering of the mind, an error. All success comes from Govinda’s lotus feet. With firm faith, letting go of vanity and envy, always worship...
View ArticleVrindavan Delegation meets with Union ministers to discuss preservation of...
2018.01.13 (VT) At a meeting at Delhi Parliament, a delegation from Vrindavan, including Radharaman Temple’s Padma Nabh Goswami, met with a 4 Union ministers to discuss strategies to protect...
View ArticleYogi Government Plans to Rejuvenate Govardhan Parvat with Dwapar Yug Flora
Lucknow, 2018.01.13 (Times of India, with input from DJ) : The UP government is planning to rejuvenate the almostbarren Govardhan Parvat, which has huge mythological significance for Hindus, by...
View ArticleProtests against government Shrine Board takeover of Govardhan temples
Govardhan, 2018.01.14 (VT): After the government announcement on Friday that a Shrine Board has been formed to take over the principal temples of Govardhan town (Mukharavind, Danghati and Mansi Ganga),...
View ArticleHRIDAY scheme development assessed
The DM Sarvajnaram Mishra expressed strong displeasure at delays in the development work envisioned under the HRIDAY scheme. He said responsibility for the delays will be assessed and officers held...
View ArticleAnoop Jalota becomes cultural ambassador, visits Kathak dance centre in Mathura
Mathura, 2018.01.15 (VT) The famous classical bhajan singer, Padma Shri Anoop Jalota, was in Mathura on Sunday at the Art Tree Kathak Center (कला वृक्ष कत्थक केंद्र) in Vishwalaxmi Nagar. Jalota...
View ArticleMakar Sankranti: festival of giving and anniversary of Lord Chaitanya taking...
Braj, 2018.01.15 (VT) Mathura-Vrindavan’s Mayor, Dr Mukesh Aryabandhu and other dignitaries, as well as temple Goswamis and ordinary families gathered yesterday for celebrations on the occasion of...
View ArticleCM Yogi to unveil Deen Dayal Upadhyay’s statue in Mathura
Mathura, 2018.01.15 (VT) CM Yogi Adityanath has scheduled his 5th visit to Mathura since he came to power as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. CM Yogi will visit on 11th February to unveil a statue of...
View ArticleBharatpur MLA joins protest against acquisition of Govardhan temples
Govardhan, 2018.01.16 (VT) Vishvendra Singh, arrived at Govardhan with hundreds of supporters on Sunday. Singh is the son of the last ruler of the princely state of Bharatpur and is currently MLA for...
View ArticleServers of street cows unite to take action, plan 24 hour emergency service
Vrindavan, 2018.01.16 (VT) A meeting of cow protection activists was held at Jiva Institute on Monday to discuss methods of protecting the cattle who wander the streets of Braj. The newly formed group...
View ArticleMarriage of Goda Devi and Ranganath celebrated at Rangji temple
Vrindavan, 2018.01.16 (VT) A traditional marriage ceremony was held at Vrindavan’s Rang ji temple on Sunday. The proceedings included elaborate pre-marriage rituals, an exchanges of gifts and garlands....
View ArticleMourn Amavasya Vrat – keeping silence to increase devotion
Vrindavan, 2018.01.17 (VT) Yesterday, Banke Bihari temple was as crowded as on any festival day, but, the usual random cries of “Banke Bihari Lal ki jai!” were more scarce than usual, as many of the...
View ArticleSite Plans released for Braj Information Centre in Vrindavan
Vrindavan, 2018.01.17 (VT) Plans for an information center, connected with the parking lot at Kalidah have been released. The center will offer information about the pilgrimage places of Braj....
View ArticleTemple heads demand autonomy for Vrindavan and its temples
Vrindavan, 2018.01.18 (VT) The heads of Vrindavan’s temples are demanding a more democratic administration that respects the autonomy of Vrindavan and its temples. At a meeting on Wednesday in which...
View ArticleFFLV’s Campaign at Govardhan to help Widows
Govardhan: 2018.01.18 (VT) Food for Life Vrindavan (FFLV) ran a campaign in Govardhan recently to bring some relief to widows in the area. The NGO which is primarily engaged in educating and empowering...
View ArticleProtests against illegal slaughterhouse near Janma Bhoomi
P.C. amarujala.com Mathura, 2018.01.18 (VT) Mathura police station is being bombarded by people who are demanding that an illegal slaughterhouse near Janma Bhoomi be closed down immediately. The...
View ArticleVasant Panchami marks the beginning of Holi in Braj
Vrindavan, 2018.01.18 (VT) Visitors are to Banke Bihari temple on Vasant Panchami (22nd January) will get showered in colour as the Holi festivities get under way in Bihariji temple from Vasant...
View ArticleYogi Government Plans 2 day stay in Braj during Holi
Mathura, 2018.01.18 (VT) Plans are being finalized for the Yogi Government’s visit to Braj during Holi. CM Yogi Adityanath previously announced that he will attend the Lathmar Holi in Barsana on 24th...
View ArticleMunicipal Corporation offers receive training in inspection and report writing
Mathura, 2018.01.18 (VT) A fifteen member team of officers, including Mayor Dr Mukesh Aryabandhu completed a training program in Chandigarh on Thursday. The officers received training in the...
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