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Second Registry Completed for Development of Public Amenities Around Shri Banke Bihari Temple
2027.01.27 (Vrindavan Today News): In the gracious presence of Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Sugarcane Development and Sugar Mills Department, Shri…
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Suraj Patel takes charge at UPBTVP as new CEO
Serving in Mathura is a matter of great fortune: Suraj Patel Suraj Patel, IAS 2025.10.30 (Vrindavan Today News): IAS officer Suraj Patel (Batch 2019) has officially assumed charge as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)…
Veil Lifted from the Mystery of the Toshkhana
Two-day operation uncovers the long-hidden secrets of treasure room Eyes Now on the Strong Room 2025.10.20 (Vrindavan Today News): After 54 years of speculation and mystery, the secrets of the Toshkhana (treasure room) of Thakur…
24-Hour Parcel Booking Facility to Begin at Vrindavan Post Office
Pilgrimage town to benefit from modern postal services 2025.10.13 (Vrindavan Today News): Vrindavan is set to receive a major boost in postal services. Under a new initiative of the Central Government, the Vrindavan Post Office…
Ban Imposed on Panda Samaj from Conducting Rituals during Ahoi Ashtami Snan
Administration steps in to ensure discipline, safety, and crowd management at the ghats 2025.10.11 (Vrindavan Today News): In a significant administrative move, the district authorities of Mathura have prohibited the Panda Samaj (local priest community)…
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Second Registry Completed for Development of Public Amenities Around Shri Banke Bihari Temple
2027.01.27 (Vrindavan Today News): In the gracious presence of Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Sugarcane Development and Sugar Mills Department, Shri Lakshmi Narayan Chaudhary, District Magistrate Shri Chandra Prakash Singh, and Additional District Magistrate (Finance &…
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The Pāṭotsava of Shri Madan Mohan Dev Ju in Karauli
2026.01.21 (Vrindavan Today News): Shri Madan Mohan Ji, the revered deity of Shri Sanatan Goswami pada and the undisputed sovereign of the hearts of the people of Karauli, was ceremonially installed in the present temple…
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Unveiling the Self: The Silent End of the Ghoonghat
By Brij Khandelwal January 19, 2025 In North India, the veil (Ghoonghat) is more than a tradition; it is a question mark placed over a woman’s very identity. This is the story of a silent…
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The Soul of India’s Sacred Sites Betrayed by Concrete and Commerce
By Brij Khandelwal 2026.01.19 (Vrindavan Today News): Three decades ago, 85-year-old Sita Ram from Morena embarked on a profound spiritual odyssey. He walked barefoot to Badrinath, his sand-worn feet carrying him through Himalayan trails, sustained…
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The Pāṭotsava of Shri Madan Mohan Dev Ju in Karauli
2026.01.21 (Vrindavan Today News): Shri Madan Mohan Ji, the revered deity of Shri Sanatan Goswami pada and the undisputed sovereign of the hearts of the people of Karauli, was ceremonially installed in the present temple at Karauli 278 years ago, on Magh Shukla 2, Vikram…
Supreme Court Questions ‘Special Puja’ During Deity’s Rest Period
Raises Concern Over Preferential Treatment to Wealthy Devotees New Delhi: 15th December, 2025 (Vrindavan Today News): The Supreme Court on Monday made strong observations against the practice of conducting paid “special pujas” in temples, stating that such rituals disrupt the deity’s prescribed rest period and…
Traditional Dehri Pujan Halted at Banke Bihari Temple
High-Powered Management Committee Restricts Entry into Jagmohan The dispute reflects deeper tensions between traditional religious rights and modern administrative interventions aimed at managing large crowds. With the peak pilgrimage season approaching, both sides face rising pressure to resolve the issue. Vrindavan, November 22, 2025 (VT…
Ghrita Kambal protects Badri Vishal from chilling winter
When the gates reopen after six months, the Ghrita Kambal, now considered sanctified, is distributed among devotees as Mahaprasad. Chamoli, November 22, 2025 (VT Correspondent): As winter approaches the Himalayas, the Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand prepares for one of its most cherished traditions. On 25…
The Saint Tradition That Wove India into One Soul
By Brij Khandelwal 11th December, 2025 (Vrindavan Today News): India has never been held together by sword or statute alone. What truly bound this vast land, across centuries and kingdoms, is an invisible thread spun by its saint-poets: a living gospel of compassion, equality, and…
482nd Appearance Festival of Thakur Banke Bihari Maharaj Tomorrow
Vrindavan, November 24, 2025 (VT Correspondent): “Bhaye pragat Bihari ras sukhkari…”—with these melodious traditional verses echoing through Vrindavan, the 482nd Pradurabhavotsav (Appearance Festival) of Thakur Banke Bihari Maharaj will commence at the sacred Nidhivan, the very site of His divine manifestation. At the break of…
Ghrita Kambal protects Badri Vishal from chilling winter
When the gates reopen after six months, the Ghrita Kambal, now considered sanctified, is distributed among devotees as Mahaprasad. Chamoli, November 22, 2025 (VT Correspondent): As winter approaches the Himalayas, the Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand prepares for one of its most cherished traditions. On 25…
The Bloody Ledger of Faith: How Long Will We Keep Paying the Price of Devotion?
By Brij Khandelwal 2025.11.06 (Vrindavan Today News): In India, tragedies rooted in crowd mismanagement during religious gatherings have become a relentless cycle. Temples, fairs, and holy sites routinely bear witness to negligence, where basic safety precautions are met with suspicion and resistance. Every disaster prompts…
