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Mayor wins election on his birthday
Vrindavan 02.12.17 (VT) The winner of the Mathura-Vrindavan local elections, BJP’s Dr Mukesh Aryabandu had a double reason to celebrate as the announcement of the election result happened to fall on...
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Vraja Vilasa 85 : Cheer Ghat, Where Krishna stole the gopis’ clothes
I take shelter of Cheer Ghat, where the unmarried gopīs worshiped Katyayani Devi in an incomparable way by plunging into the spotless Yamuna water, keeping their clothes on the shore, and where Krishna...
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Govinda Ghat and Raas Mandal
Shri Krishna with Kaliya and two nagapatnis at Govinda Ghat Vrindavan, 2017.12.03 (VT): After passing Shringar Vat we come to a place called Govinda Ghat. This Ghat is sometimes wrongly called Kaliya...
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Digest: Yamuna Maharani Dressed in 101 saris
Yamuna Maharani Dressed in 101 saris. Sunday, Mathura: Devotees at Vishram Ghat adorned Yamuna ji in 101 Saris. Devotees managed the feat by standing on boats and holding up the chain of 101 saris. In...
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Students use street theatre to raise awareness on International Day of...
Vrindavan, 2017.12.04 (VT): Yesterday morning, differently-abled children from local schools staged a special street theatre performance in Mathura. Through the performance, they aimed to raise...
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Biggest names in Braj meet to discuss cow protection
04.12.04 (DJ, VT) The most famous preachers from around Braj met yesterday to discuss ways to promote the welfare, protection and humane treatment of cows in India. Speakers at the program included...
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Belvan Mela Begins on Thursday
Vrindavan, 2017.12.05 (VT): Across the Yamuna River from Vrindavan, about five kilometers across an ocean of green fields, lies Belvan. This is the place where Goddess Lakshmi performs tapasya to...
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BVHA asks Environment Minister to intervene on Yamuna riverfront
Vrindavan, 2017.12.05 (VT): Disturbed by the ongoing construction on Vrindavan’s Yamuna riverfront, Dr. Aruna Vishwanathan recently met the Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on behalf of the...
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Rakhi case: Chief Justice meets children
05.12.17 (VT) After the murder of their parents and the suicide of eldest sister, Rakhi, there are concerns about the welfare of the two remaining siblings. The Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court...
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Digest: Celebrations in honor of Narad Muni’s BrajYatra
Celebrations in honor of Narad Muni’s BrajYatra. Monday, Mathura: Hundreds of devotees dressed as gopis and went on a yatra (walk), in honour of Narad Muni’s Braj Yatra in which he is said to have...
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Vrindavan resident accuses government of land grab on Yamuna floodplain
Vrindavan, 2017.12.05 (VT): After already being admonished by the courts for its construction work on the Yamuna floodplain, the government is now being accused of stealing land from Vrindavan’s...
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Digest: Christian missionaries arrested for sedition.
Christian missionaries arrested for sedition. Monday, Mathura: A group of 6 Christian Missionaries have been arrested for sedition and remarks insulting to Hindus. The seventh member of the group was a...
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Gold Medalist Student to be Ambassador for “Save the Girl Child” program.
06.12.17 (VT) After winning a gold medal for her studies in Human Rights and International Law, Neetu Singh, is set to become the ambassador for her college’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao program. The...
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Digest: Priests to use safety harnesses for serving 34ft thakurji
Priests to use safety harnesses for serving 34ft thakurji. Thursday, Goverdhan: To reduce the risk of injury when serving the 34ft high Sankarshan Bhagvan located at Sankarshan Kund, priests will wear...
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Mathura’s New Mayor Meets PM Modi
Vrindavan, 2017.12.07 (VT): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met fourteen newly-elected mayors at his residence in New Delhi. Amongst them was Dr. Mukesh Aryabandhu, the first mayor of the...
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Judge wants Banke Bihari to extend his darshan timings
Vrindavan, 2017.12.07 (VT): A civil judge has reportedly written a letter to the administration of the Banke Bihari Temple, asking for darshan timings to be extended from eight hours to twelve. Over...
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How Sant Gaurshiromani developed transcendental vision
05.12.17 (VT) On the occasion of the disappearance day of Sant Gaurshiromani, it is fitting to hear the lila describing how he learned to read the words written between the lines. We usually think of...
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Cheer Ghat or Chain Ghat?
This is a continuing series on Vrindavan Parikrama. The previous installment took us to Govinda Ghat and Hit Harivansh’s Raas Mandal. Now we continue down the path to Cheer Ghat. Malhar Rao Holkar...
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Digest: Farmers encouraged to raise fish
Farmers encouraged to raise fish. Thursday, Mathura: Braj farmers are being encouraged to secure their income by taking out crop insurance and diversifying their income raising activities to include...
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UNESCO gives official status to Kumbh Mela
8.12.17 (VT) Kumbh Mela has now joined UNESCO’s list of “Intangible cultural heritage”. PM Modi has applauded the move saying that it is a well deserved recognition for this iconic festival. The Kumbh...
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