08-19-2008, 01:16 AM
<b>Security plan chalked out ahead of 'Janmashtami'</b>
Mathura (PTI): As temples in Mathura, Vrindaban and other areas prepare for Lord Krishna's birth anniversary, the administration has sketched out safety plan to ensure full-proof security for the devotees expected to gather here at 'Brij Bhumi', the birth place of their diety.
Extra forces from different zones have been called up. A special security strategy is being chalked out for the safety and security of two shrines at Sri Krishna Janmashthan and other temples of Mathura, Vrindavan and Goverdhan, said senior superintendent of police S B Shiradkar.
"Barricading work has already been started at Sri Krishna Janmasthan," he added.
The festival will be celebrated in Mathura, Vrindaban, Goverdhan and Nandgaon on August 24 while in Vrindavan's Ranganath temple, the anniversary will be observed on August 25 and 'Lattha Ka Mela' the following day, according to south Indian tradition, the temple authrorities said.
Apart from cleaning and decoration works, sufficient quantity of milk, curd, herbs and medicines are also being provided to these temples for 'Abhishek (Bathing ceremony)' and other rituals during the occasion.
The idols are being decorated with new Jardozi cloth and various ornaments, they said.
"To ensure proper glimpse of the diety during 'Abhishek', a wooden platform has been raised at the entrance of the temple," Sri Krishna Janmasthan secretary Kapil Sharma said.
Mathura (PTI): As temples in Mathura, Vrindaban and other areas prepare for Lord Krishna's birth anniversary, the administration has sketched out safety plan to ensure full-proof security for the devotees expected to gather here at 'Brij Bhumi', the birth place of their diety.
Extra forces from different zones have been called up. A special security strategy is being chalked out for the safety and security of two shrines at Sri Krishna Janmashthan and other temples of Mathura, Vrindavan and Goverdhan, said senior superintendent of police S B Shiradkar.
"Barricading work has already been started at Sri Krishna Janmasthan," he added.
The festival will be celebrated in Mathura, Vrindaban, Goverdhan and Nandgaon on August 24 while in Vrindavan's Ranganath temple, the anniversary will be observed on August 25 and 'Lattha Ka Mela' the following day, according to south Indian tradition, the temple authrorities said.
Apart from cleaning and decoration works, sufficient quantity of milk, curd, herbs and medicines are also being provided to these temples for 'Abhishek (Bathing ceremony)' and other rituals during the occasion.
The idols are being decorated with new Jardozi cloth and various ornaments, they said.
"To ensure proper glimpse of the diety during 'Abhishek', a wooden platform has been raised at the entrance of the temple," Sri Krishna Janmasthan secretary Kapil Sharma said.