Night curfew imposed in Mathura to contain the spread of Covid -19
The District Administration of Mathura has imposed night curfew in the District with immediate effect. The curfew would be in…
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Tokri Apradha: Carrying deities in the baskets
(Dr. Giriraj Nangia): In Vrindavan these days, it has become common to see people carrying a small basket, sometimes covered,…
Yamuna in Vrindavan is choking from illegal encroachments
The land scattered on both sides of the river Yamuna in Vrindavan, is being encroached rapidly by the land mafia…
Poet Surdas’s Bhajansthali near Govardhan renamed as Parasoli
The name of the village of Surdas’s Bhajanthali, near Govardhan has been renamed as Parasoli. The Center has given its…
Swami Vidyananda of ‘Katyayani Peeth’ attains Mahasamadhi at 86
The longest serving Mahant of the Katyayani Temple, Swami Vidyananda passed away on Wednesday evening. He was 86. He had…
Chhatikara, the village named after Krishna Lila
A name is solid identity marker for a place. The villages and towns in Braj reflect to the influence of…
Missing deities of Laddoo Gopal found in Bareilly
Missing deities of Laddoo Gopal were found in Bareilly on Saturday. They were found in Bareilly’s Prem Nagar area. After…
‘Prasad’ is written, sung and celebrated in temples of Braj
By Rajesh Sharma The relation between pilgrimages and ‘prasad’ in India is timeless. The vibrant synthesis of these two aspects…
Taj Bibi: Forgotten in life and death
If the thought of visiting Taj bibi’s samadhi crosses one’s mind when in Braj, it is more likely to be…
Brahmotsavam begins: Grand Chariot to roll on 4th April
Ten days long Brahmotsavam, famous as Rath ka Mela, began in Vrindavan’s Rangji Mandir on Monday. The festival is celebrated…