Mathura/Lucknow, The Sri Krishna Janmasthan in Mathura was decked up on the theme of “Samudra Manthan” as Uttar Pradesh celebrated Janmashtami on Friday, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offering prayers at the temple complex and Governor Anandiben Patel visiting a temple in Lucknow.
The chief minister offered a lotus flower and performed prayers at the temple complex. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome by officials of the Sri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Samiti. In Lucknow, Governor Patel offered prayers at the Sri Dwarkadhish Temple in the city’s Chowk area and prayed for the prosperity and well-being of people in the state and across the country.
Special arrangements have been made at the ISKCON temple in Durgakund, where a special Maha Abhishek will be performed between 10 pm and midnight, organisers said. A special mixture made from 51 ingredients, including Gangajal, curd, milk and fruit and flower juices, has been prepared for the ritual, they said.
The entire Janmasthan premises have been decorated on the theme of Samudra Manthan, while the temple’s interiors have been decorated on the “Kalhans Rajhans” theme, Samiti secretary Kapil Sharma said. A replica of Panchajanya the conch associated with Lord Krishna and one of the five precious stones depicted in the Panchratni Poshak was presented to CM Adityanath, Sharma said. The governor also interacted with children and other volunteers associated with the temple, enquiring about their daily routine, education and experiences of serving the deity, according to a Jan Bhavan statement.
