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Banks will remain closed for 4 days

March 22, 2018 by VT Staff Leave a Comment

Banks will remain closed for 4 days

UP, 2018.03.22 (VT) Quickly deal with any bank related work. The banks will be closed for four days. The bank holiday will begin from the 29th, with a holiday for Mahavir Jayanti. Banks will reopen on April 2nd. Banks will be closed for four consecutive days at the end of March. 29th March will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Special Events Tagged With: bank closures, DK Agarwal, Mahavir Jayanti

Cultural program and Holika burning in Mathura

March 1, 2018 by VT Staff Leave a Comment

Cultural program and Holika burning in Mathura

Mathura, 2018.03.01 (VT) A statue of Holika will be burnt this evening in Mathura, during a cultural program that will be inaugurated by Mathura by the Mayor and MLA Shrikant Sharma. The Holika statue was installed in Mathura on Vasant Panchami and will be combusted tonight, at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Feature Articles, Festivals, Special Events Tagged With: DM Sarvagram Mishra, Holika buring ceremony, Holika Dahan, Holikotsav Sangha, Madan Mohan Shrivastav, Mathura MLA Shrikant Sharma, Mayor Mukesh Aryabandhu, Shri Krishna Sharananand Maharaj, SSP Swapnil Mamgai, Vasant Panchami, ZBR

CM Yogi says Govt. is not trying to acquire Braj’s temples

February 24, 2018 by VT Staff Leave a Comment

CM Yogi says Govt. is not trying to acquire Braj’s temples

Braj, 2018.02.24 (VT) In a meeting with Nishcalanand Saraswati Maharaj, the Shankar Acharya of Puri Goverdhan Peeth,  CM Yogi said that the state is not trying to acquire Braj’s temples. He said that the state’s intention is to develop Braj’s temples and pilgrimage places and that the government has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Feature Articles, Festivals, Politics, Special Events Tagged With: Barsana Holi, CM Yogi Adityanath, Nishcalanand Saraswati Maharaj, Puri Goverdhan Peeth, Ritotsav, Shankar Acharya, ZBR

CM Yogi to visit tomorrow, illegal billboards being removed today

February 22, 2018 by VT Staff Leave a Comment

CM Yogi to visit tomorrow, illegal billboards being removed today

Mathura, 2018.02.22 (VT) Dozens of illegal billboards are being torn down across Mathura today. Municipal Corporation officials warned that strict action will be taken against those involved in unauthorized billboards. The campaign to remove illegal billboards around the Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Special Events Tagged With: Ajit Kumat Singh, billboard removal, CM Yogi Visits Mathura, hoarding Mathura, Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, ZBR

Braj Holi: famous visitors and lesser known traditions

February 19, 2018 by VT Staff Leave a Comment

Braj Holi: famous visitors and lesser known traditions

Braj, 2018.02.19 (VT) In Gokul, people play Holi with Thakurji, who comes out from Nandabhavan and is taken to Murlidar Ghat on the Yamuna where He his smeared with colour and even beaten by some modern day Brijwasi gopis. The tradition is thought to be around 500 years old. In Govardhan and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Famous Visitors, Festivals, Special Events Tagged With: Avanish Kumar Avasti, Hari Prasad Chaurasiya, Hema Malini, Kavita Seth, Murlidhar Ghat, Nandabhavan, Pandit Jasraj, Shobhana, Srimati Kavita Seth, ZBR

Vrindavan Today Foundation to host dance event on 23rd

February 17, 2018 by VT Staff Leave a Comment

Vrindavan Today Foundation to host dance event on 23rd

Vrindavan, 2017.01.01 (VT): A group of 3  Bharatanatyam soloists, who are dedicated to the promotion and development of dance as a devotional offering, will perform in Vrindavan. The event is being sponsored by our own Vrindavan Today Foundation. The program will be held on 23rd February from 5pm at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Feature Articles, Music/Dance, Special Events Tagged With: Anuradha Venkataraman, Bharatanatyam dance, Doordarshan, Indian Centre for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Radhika Ramanujan, Ramaa Venugopalan, Sakhyam, Vrindavan Today Foundation, ZBR

Ramdev Baba in Mathura for Gopal Jayanti

February 15, 2018 by VT Staff Leave a Comment

Ramdev Baba in Mathura for Gopal Jayanti

Mathura, 2018.02.15 (VT) On Friday a ‘sant samelian’ is being held at Raman Reti Ashram, Mathura, in honour of the founder of the ashram, Karshni Kalapacharya Gopal Das, author of many books including a Braj Bhasha account of Krishna’s life called 'Gopala Vilasa'. Thousands of long distance visitors … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Famous Visitors, Special Events Tagged With: Arya Samaj, Braj Bihar bus service, Nritya Gopal Das, Radha Mohan Parashar, Raman Reti Ashram, Ramdev Baba, Ramesh Bhai Ojha, ZBR

Details of CM Yogi’s plan to protect India’s cows, villages and rivers

February 13, 2018 by VT Staff Leave a Comment

Details of CM Yogi’s plan to protect India’s cows, villages and rivers

Braj, 2018.02.13 (HT) Stressing the conservation of 'gau, gram and Ganga' (cow, village and river Ganga) here on Sunday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that a ‘gaushala’ would be set up in every district of the state for conservation of cows. He also outlined plans of the state government to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cows and Cow Protection, Famous Visitors, Politics, Special Events Tagged With: Deendayal Veterinary University and Cow Research Center, Hasanand Gochar, Mahamana Gram Yojna, Pandit Deen Dayal Updhyaya, Ram Naik, Yogi Adityanath

Yogi inaugurates ‘Go Gram’ project, says Braj will be center of cow protection in UP

February 12, 2018 by VT Staff Leave a Comment

Yogi inaugurates ‘Go Gram’ project, says Braj will be center of cow protection in UP

Braj, 2018.02.12 (VT) On Sunday, CM Yogi spoke at a Vrindavan goshala before flying to Mathura to inaugurate a 100 bed hostel for students of Mathura Veterinary University and Cow Research Center. During his 20 minute speech at the Hasanand Gochar, located in Dorera village bordering Vrindavan’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cows and Cow Protection, Famous Visitors, Feature Articles, Politics, Special Events, Water issues Tagged With: 108 villages, Go Gram project, Hasanand Gochar, Madan Mohan Malaviya, Mahatma Gandhi, Mathura Veterinary University and Cow Research Center, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Yogi Adityanath CM, ZBR

On 11th Feb, CM Yogi will first visit Vrindavan, then Mathura

February 8, 2018 by VT Staff Leave a Comment

On 11th Feb, CM Yogi will first visit Vrindavan, then Mathura

Vrindavan, 2018.02.08 (VT) Preparations are underway for the visit of CM Yogi Adityanath and UP Governor Ram Naik are underway, with authorities revealing that the CM and Governor will first visit Vrindavan to take part in a ceremony at Hasanand Gochar before travelling to Mathura for the unveiling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cows and Cow Protection, Famous Visitors, Politics, Special Events Tagged With: Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, Deendayal Upadhyaya Pandit, Hasanand Baba, Hasanand Gochar, Mathura Veterinary University, Ram Naik Governor, Saravagyaram Mishra, Swapnil Mamgai, Yogi Adityanath CM, ZBR

Village priest begins austerities in preparation for firewalking ceremony

February 2, 2018 by VT Staff Leave a Comment

Village priest begins austerities in preparation for firewalking ceremony

Kosikalan, Braj, 2018.02.02 (VT) A priest of Falen village has begun severe austerities to enable him to withstand fire, in a ceremony that commemorates Prahlad Maharaj’s ability to withstand fire. The Holi fire will be lit in the evening of 1st March and village priest, Babulal Panda will run … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Feature Articles, Festivals, Special Events, Temple activities Tagged With: Babulal Panda, Falen, Firewalking ceremony, Holi fire, Kosikalan, Prahlad Kund, Theemithi, ZBR

Magha Purnima observances in Braj

January 31, 2018 by VT Staff Leave a Comment

Magha Purnima observances in Braj

Vrindavan, 2018.01.31 (VT) The last of the first month of 2018 is the full moon. For the last few days, the moon has been visible in Braj in the evenings after 5pm, so it is likely that the eclipse, which will be in its full phase after 6pm, will be visible to the naked eye, however, instead of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Culture, Feature Articles, Special Events Tagged With: Allahabad, Dwarkadish, Ganga, Kumbh Mela, Magha Mela, Magha Purnima, Radha Raman, Sangam point, Yamuna, ZBR

 MP Shrikant Sharma gives blessing at mass wedding ceremony for 111 couples

January 23, 2018 by VT Staff Leave a Comment

 MP Shrikant Sharma gives blessing at mass wedding ceremony for 111 couples

Kosikalan, 2018.01.23 (VT) In a mass wedding ceremony designed to end the stigma that girls face as being a burden on their families and relieve poor families of the pressure of having to pay for their daughter’s wedding, 111 couples were married on stage at a program held on the auspicious occasion … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Special Events, Weddings Tagged With: Group Wedding Scheme, Jai Shani Dev Seva Samiti, Kokilavan, Kosikalan, Prabhat Jagruti Manch, Premdas Maharaj, Ram Niwas Goel, Ram Niwas Goel Delhi MLA, Shrikant Sharma, ZBR

Sandipani Muni School’s New Year gift distribution

January 20, 2018 by VT Staff Leave a Comment

Sandipani Muni School’s New Year gift distribution

Vrindavan, 2018.01.20 (VT) Sandipani Muni school celebrated its annual ‘New Year Gift Festival’ by distributing gifts to all of the children who study across the organizations three schools. Chief guest, Justice Sanjay Kumar Yadav, Secretary of the District Legal Service Authority, Mathura, said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food for Life, Special Events Tagged With: Chaitanya Nitai, Dhatreyi Devi Dasi, Justice Sanjay Kumar Yadav Secretary of the District Legal Service Authority Mathura, Nikunjavasini  Devi, Niraj Saigal, Rajendra Singh, Sandipani Muni School New Year gift distribution, Seemant Sharma, Sri Radhika Dasi, Srimati Kamala, Sukshi Prathibha Sharma, Sunil Lavaniya, Yogesh Sharma, ZBR

CM Yogi to unveil Deen Dayal Upadhyay’s statue in Mathura

January 15, 2018 by VT Staff Leave a Comment

CM Yogi to unveil Deen Dayal Upadhyay’s statue in Mathura

Mathura, 2018.01.15 (VT) CM Yogi Adityanath has scheduled his 5th visit to Mathura since he came to power as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. CM Yogi will visit on 11th February to unveil a statue of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay at Mathura Veterinary University and Cow Research Institute. UP Governor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cows and Cow Protection, Famous Visitors, Special Events Tagged With: CM Yogi Adityanath, Mathura Veterinary University and Cow Research Institute, Ram Naik, ZBR

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