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Canara Bank officer arrested for stealing ₹10 lakh from Vrindavan temple

The accused has been identified as Abhinav Saxena, a resident of UP's Rampur.

The police have registered a case of theft and breach of trust. (Representational)

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Updated on Apr 06, 2025 09:51 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Multi-level parking to come up in Vrindavan at cost of ₹35.54 cr

The Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad will be responsible for ensuring the timely execution of the project.

The project assumes significance as Vrindavan attracts a sizeable number of domestic and international tourists throughout the year. (For representation only)

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Published on Apr 03, 2025 05:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow:

Monkey trades Samsung S25 Ultra for mango drink in Vrindavan. Viral video

A monkey in Vrindavan swapped a Samsung S25 Ultra for a mango drink, leaving social media in stitches.

A monkey in Vrindavan traded a Samsung S25 Ultra for a mango drink, leaving onlookers amused.(Instagram/kartik_rathoud_134)

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Published on Mar 16, 2025 12:23 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Delhi photographer's stunning shots bring to life vibrant spirit of Braj Holi

A Delhi-based photographer captured the breathtaking beauty of Braj Holi, showcasing the region’s grand 40-day celebration of colours, devotion, and tradition.

The pictures were captured in Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, and Nandgaon.(Instagram/@fotowithrahul)

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Published on Mar 14, 2025 12:16 PM IST

BySimran Singh

Vrindavan temple rejects demand to boycott deity attires made by Muslim artisans

A priest explained that Muslim artisans have historically been associated with the temple and have contributed to its traditions

A priest throws coloured powder over Hindu devotees during 'Basant Panchami' festival celebrations, which mark the preparations for the arrival of spring, inside the Sri Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan.(AFP file)

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Published on Mar 13, 2025 04:16 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

From Braj ki Holi, to Varanasi’s Masan Holi and Rishikesh’s Holi by the Ganga

Given the cultural diversity of India, the festival of colours in celebrated in unique ways in different parts of the country. Here’s a dekko

Braj ki Holi in Mathura-Vrindavan is the highlight of the festival of colours(Photo: Stutterstock)

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Updated on Mar 11, 2025 01:03 PM IST

ByDeep Saxena

Braj Holi 2025 full calendar: Lathmar to Phoolwali Holi, all about 40-day fest

Braj Holi 2025 offers 40 days of vibrant celebrations, featuring unique events like Lathmar, Phoolwali Holi, Huranga and more. Here's your complete guide.

Braj Holi 2025: Braj Holi, a vibrant festival in India, lasts 40 days and celebrates the legends of Lord Krishna and Radha.(PTI)

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Updated on Mar 13, 2025 09:49 AM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri

Barsana’s Lathmar Holi: ‘Shield’ (ing) tradition as revellers ‘stick’ to fervour

Headgear protected ‘huriyare’ (Holi revellers) reached the town and faced the lathi-wielding ‘gopi’ (friends of Radha) amidst colour riot and Holi songs to celebrate the unique tradition of Braj

At Barsana, Holi revellers from Nandgaon sang and danced on Holi songs as women dressed as Gopi wielded ‘lathi’ amidst chants of ‘Radha Rani Ki Jai’. (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 09, 2025 06:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Vrindavan's Banke Bihari temple gets FCRA licence to receive foreign funding

The Home ministry had approved the grant of FCRA license after following due application process and processed its application after the court's approval.

A priest (L) throws coloured powder over Hindu devotees during 'Basant Panchami' festival celebrations, which mark the preparations for the arrival of spring, inside the Sri Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan. (File image)(AFP)

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Published on Jan 25, 2025 01:06 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Vrindavan temple authorities urge visitors to dress respectfully while visiting

Temple authorities appeal for appropriate attire ahead of New Year, discouraging casual outfits like mini skirts and torn jeans to uphold the temple's dignity.

Visitors are urged by the Thakur Bankebihari Temple in Vrindavan to

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Published on Dec 21, 2024 10:50 PM IST

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Devotees asked not to enter Banke Behari temple in skimpy clothes

“We appeal to devotees to avoid half pants, mini skirts, night suits, torn jeans while coming to offer prayers because certain sanctity is associated with the temple, which is not a tourist destination where one can be casual in dressing,” says dy manager

A banner with an appeal to devotees to turn up in decent clothes. (HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 19, 2024 08:54 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Devotees drink AC water believing it’s ‘Charan Amrit’ at Banke Bihari Temple

A viral video shows temple-goers in Uttar Pradesh drinking what they believed to be holy water, but it was actually AC discharge.

Devotees were filmed drinking water dripping from an elephant sculpture at Banke Bihari Temple.(X/@BroominsKaBaap)

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Updated on Nov 04, 2024 06:33 AM IST

BySanya Jain

Yeida to develop 30-acre parking, elevated bridge in Vrindavan

The decision came after the UP Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad, a government body for the development of the Braj region, urged Yeida to develop an open parking lot for visitors

The authority has decided to offer complete support to the local authorities in Vrindavan to streamline the traffic management so that devotees do not face parking problems. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 01, 2024 05:36 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Kingpin of ₹300-cr bank fraud found living in Vrindavan as ‘seer’, arrested

The accused was nabbed from near Krishna Balram temple of Vrindavan in Mathura when the Maharashtra police team from Beed district traced him living there

Babban was wanted in multiple cases of fraud registered in Beed, Dharashiv and Mumbai between June and July 2023. (Pic for representation)

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Published on Sep 27, 2024 05:20 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Tree felling in Vrindavan: Builder arrested

“One of the accused named in an FIR, Shankar Seth, who is a builder, was arrested last night and was presented before the court in Mathura on Tuesday,” informed Dr Arvind Kumar, Mathura SP City . The forest department too initiated action after MP from Mathura Hema Malini had reportedly expressed anguish over such large scale of falling of trees in Vrindavan.

The tree felling took place reportedly on the intervening night of September 18 and 19. (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Sep 25, 2024 08:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Elaborate security in Mathura, Vrindavan for Janmashtami

Kapil Sharma, secretary, Sri Krishna Janmbhoomi Trust, informed that ‘darshan’ of Thakurji (Lord Krishna) would be open from 5.30 am on Monday with beating of ‘nagada’ (drum) to mark Mangla Aarti.

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Updated on Aug 25, 2024 07:34 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Rajniesh Duggal on playing Lord Krishna: My bond with my isht dev has deepened

After playing Krishna in the TV show Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran, the actor says he started getting deeper in the spiritual world and understanding the deity more

Actor Rajniesh Duggal and in a still from TV series Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran

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Updated on Aug 24, 2024 07:03 PM IST

ByDeep Saxena

Janmashtami: How Lord Krishna's birth is celebrated in Mathura and Vrindavan

Janmashtami is around the corner, and Mathura and Vrindavan are gearing up for unforgettable celebrations. Discover what makes these festivities so special.

There's no better place to experience the magic of Lord Krishna's birth celebrations than in Mathura and Vrindavan. (HT file photo)

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Updated on Aug 26, 2024 12:20 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi

Top Janmashtami destinations in India: Mumbai, Puri, Udupi, and more

With Janmashtami (August 26) coinciding with the long weekend this year, skip the usual destinations for a regional twist to the vibrant festival

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Published on Aug 20, 2024 04:45 PM IST

ByKriti Shukla

Devotee dies in Banke Bihari Temple

The devotee Man Chand Saini complained of uneasiness after having darshan and was bought out and attended by a team of medics but keeping in view deterioration in his health, he was shifted to a 100-bedded hospital in Vrindavan by ambulance. However, doctors in the hospital declared him dead

The week-ends are very crowded in Bankey Bihari Temple when devotees from other states, including Delhi NCR, visit the place in large numbers. (HT FILE)

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Updated on Aug 19, 2024 08:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

No kids, elderly or ill persons please: Temple admn to devotees

‘Devotees should follow the protocol prescribed for days when there is a huge turnout likely in the temple. Their is likely to be heavy footfall on Hariyali Amavsya August 4), Hariyali Teej (August 7) Independence Day (August 15), Rakshabandhan (August 19 and Janmashtami (August 26) apart from weekends, so devotees should plan their visit accordingly,” said Munish Goswami of Bankey Bihari Temple Trust.

Crowd management will be a challenging task for the authorities, particularly with weekend inflow from National Capital Region (NCR) around Delhi. (HT FILE)

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Updated on Jul 31, 2024 07:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

‘Comfortable visit for devotees CM Yogi’s priority’

Uttar Pradesh chief secretary (CS) Manoj Kumar Singh and director general of police (DGP) Prashant Kumar visit Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan.

UP chief secretary (CS) and director general of police (DGP) at Banke Bihari temple. (HT)

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Updated on Jul 11, 2024 09:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Three die inside septic tank in Vrindavan

Those aware of the incident raised apprehension that a non functional motor was being repaired inside the tank when the current spread and gripped these three, apparently working without safety precautions. But police are tight-lipped.

They were private labourers and two of them were from Ballia district of eastern Uttar Pradesh. (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Jun 09, 2024 07:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Heatwave grips Braj region: Tourists in Agra, Mathura face sweltering conditions

Agra recorded a temperature of 46.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, while in Mathura, the maximum temperature recorded was 45.6 degrees Celsius on the same day.

Tourists at the Taj Mahal on a hot summer day, in Agra, Sunday (PTI)

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Updated on May 27, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

70-storey skyscraper temple being built at cost of ₹668 crore in Vrindavan

The Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir complex will have one of the biggest parking facilities, multi-level parking, which can accommodate 3,000 cars at a time.

A 70-storey skyscraper temple, Vrindavan Heritage Tower or the Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir is being built at a cost of USD 80 million in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. (temple website)

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Published on Apr 16, 2024 06:27 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Neerja actor Sneha Wagh: I am lost in Holi vibes of Vrindavan

Actor Sneha Wagh’s three-day trip to temple town Vrindavan turned out to be a soulful sojourn. She terms it “an experience of a lifetime”.

Sneha Wagh on her visit to Barsana, Vrindavan

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Published on Mar 24, 2024 10:11 PM IST

ByDeep Saxena

Huranga Holi 2024: Date, timing, history and significance

Dauji ka Huranga festival in Mathura district post-Holi is a unique tradition where men and women play Holi together. From date to history, all details inside.

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Published on Mar 24, 2024 01:02 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi

Widow's Holi at Vrindavan 2024: Date, history, significance and more

Vrindavan's Widow Holi stands as a vibrant testament to inclusion and compassion, offering a unique blend of tradition and social progress.

Vrindavan's Widow Holi is more than just a festival; it's a profound celebration of inclusion and compassion.(Ajay Aggarwal/HT photo)

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Published on Mar 22, 2024 04:13 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi

Phoolwali Holi 2024 at Vrindavan: When and how it is played; know history, story

Phoolwali Holi 2024: The vibrant tradition of Vrindavan's Phoolwali Holi is an annual celebration. Find out why it is played, history, significance, and story.

Phoolwali Holi 2024 in Vrindavan: When and how is Phoolon Wali Holi played; know its history, significance and the unique story of the tradition.

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Published on Mar 20, 2024 07:48 AM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

Devotee dies at Bankey Bihari temple, police rule out suffocation

Senior superintendent of police (SSP) of Mathura Shailesh Pandey categorically ruled out that the death was due to ‘suffocation’ on account of heavy crowd in the temple . He said the devotee suffered a cardiac arrest.

DM Mathura Shailendra Singh and SSP Mathura Shailesh Pandey at Sri Bankey Bihari temple after death of devotee on Tuesday. (HT)

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Updated on Mar 20, 2024 06:52 AM IST

ByHemendra Chaturvedi

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The accused has been identified as Abhinav Saxena, a resident of UP's Rampur.

The Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad will be responsible for ensuring the timely execution of the project.

A monkey in Vrindavan swapped a Samsung S25 Ultra for a mango drink, leaving social media in stitches.

A Delhi-based photographer captured the breathtaking beauty of Braj Holi, showcasing the region’s grand 40-day celebration of colours, devotion, and tradition.

A priest explained that Muslim artisans have historically been associated with the temple and have contributed to its traditions

Given the cultural diversity of India, the festival of colours in celebrated in unique ways in different parts of the country. Here’s a dekko

Braj Holi 2025 offers 40 days of vibrant celebrations, featuring unique events like Lathmar, Phoolwali Holi, Huranga and more. Here's your complete guide.

Headgear protected ‘huriyare’ (Holi revellers) reached the town and faced the lathi-wielding ‘gopi’ (friends of Radha) amidst colour riot and Holi songs to celebrate the unique tradition of Braj

The Home ministry had approved the grant of FCRA license after following due application process and processed its application after the court's approval.

Temple authorities appeal for appropriate attire ahead of New Year, discouraging casual outfits like mini skirts and torn jeans to uphold the temple's dignity.

“We appeal to devotees to avoid half pants, mini skirts, night suits, torn jeans while coming to offer prayers because certain sanctity is associated with the temple, which is not a tourist destination where one can be casual in dressing,” says dy manager

A viral video shows temple-goers in Uttar Pradesh drinking what they believed to be holy water, but it was actually AC discharge.

The decision came after the UP Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad, a government body for the development of the Braj region, urged Yeida to develop an open parking lot for visitors

The accused was nabbed from near Krishna Balram temple of Vrindavan in Mathura when the Maharashtra police team from Beed district traced him living there

Kapil Sharma, secretary, Sri Krishna Janmbhoomi Trust, informed that ‘darshan’ of Thakurji (Lord Krishna) would be open from 5.30 am on Monday with beating of ‘nagada’ (drum) to mark Mangla Aarti.

After playing Krishna in the TV show Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran, the actor says he started getting deeper in the spiritual world and understanding the deity more

Janmashtami is around the corner, and Mathura and Vrindavan are gearing up for unforgettable celebrations. Discover what makes these festivities so special.

With Janmashtami (August 26) coinciding with the long weekend this year, skip the usual destinations for a regional twist to the vibrant festival

The devotee Man Chand Saini complained of uneasiness after having darshan and was bought out and attended by a team of medics but keeping in view deterioration in his health, he was shifted to a 100-bedded hospital in Vrindavan by ambulance. However, doctors in the hospital declared him dead

Uttar Pradesh chief secretary (CS) Manoj Kumar Singh and director general of police (DGP) Prashant Kumar visit Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan.

Those aware of the incident raised apprehension that a non functional motor was being repaired inside the tank when the current spread and gripped these three, apparently working without safety precautions. But police are tight-lipped.

Agra recorded a temperature of 46.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, while in Mathura, the maximum temperature recorded was 45.6 degrees Celsius on the same day.

The Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir complex will have one of the biggest parking facilities, multi-level parking, which can accommodate 3,000 cars at a time.

Actor Sneha Wagh’s three-day trip to temple town Vrindavan turned out to be a soulful sojourn. She terms it “an experience of a lifetime”.

Dauji ka Huranga festival in Mathura district post-Holi is a unique tradition where men and women play Holi together. From date to history, all details inside.

Vrindavan's Widow Holi stands as a vibrant testament to inclusion and compassion, offering a unique blend of tradition and social progress.

Phoolwali Holi 2024: The vibrant tradition of Vrindavan's Phoolwali Holi is an annual celebration. Find out why it is played, history, significance, and story.

Senior superintendent of police (SSP) of Mathura Shailesh Pandey categorically ruled out that the death was due to ‘suffocation’ on account of heavy crowd in the temple . He said the devotee suffered a cardiac arrest.

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