President Droupadi Murmu heads to Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh this Thursday for a spiritual visit packed with temple prayers and special celebrations. She’ll arrive in Vrindavan on a special train from Delhi, kicking off her day at some of the area’s most revered spots.
First up, Murmu will pray at the iconic Shri Thakur Banke Bihari Temple, then head to Nidhivan and the Shri Nabha Krishna Sudama Kuti along the Parikrama Marg. This trip feels extra meaningful because it lines up with the 100-year milestone of the Shri Nabha Krishna Sudama Kuti Ashram. The ashram’s Mahant personally invited her, and they’re setting up a grand Ram Darbar to mark the occasion. She’ll also spend 20 minutes chatting with local saints and sages.
Local authorities are pulling out all the stops for a smooth welcome. The district administration and Mathura’s Municipal Corporation have coordinated everything from decorations to logistics. At Banke Bihari Temple, expect special prayers and the lighting of silver lamps just before her convoy moves on to Nidhivan.
Security stays tight, with top officials on the ground to keep things safe. Uttar Pradesh’s Director-General of Police, Rajiv Krishna, and Additional Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar swung by Mathura and Vrindavan on Tuesday to inspect arrangements. They double-checked protocols at the Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple and every stop on her route. Strict security measures are in effect, including traffic diversions starting at 7 a.m. on September 25 and lasting until she leaves.
This isn’t Murmu’s only recent spiritual outing. Just a few days ago, on September 20, she traveled to Gaya and took part in the sacred pind daan and shraaddh rituals for her ancestors at the Vishnupad Temple and Phalgu Akshayavat. The visit happened during the famous Pitru Paksha Mela, a time when families honor departed loved ones. In a historic first for India, a sitting president performed the pind daan—a ritual said to offer peace to souls of the deceased.
Murmu, whose roots trace back to Upar Beda village in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, followed traditions guided by Rajesh Lal Katariar, the keeper of family records for her village. These trips highlight her deep connection to India’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
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