Mathura, August 16: On the auspicious occasion of 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, the Chief Minister of the state Yogi Adityanath reached Mathura on Saturday. During this, he participated in the felicitation ceremony of saints and sages organized in Panchjanya Auditorium located in Dampier Nagar, Mathura.
On this occasion, he presented 118 development projects worth about Rs 646 crore to Mathura-Vrindavan and announced a new action plan of Rs 30 thousand crore for the overall development of Brij Kshetra.
–We are becoming witnesses of the mythological history of five thousand years. In his address, the Chief Minister said that we are becoming witnesses of the mythological history of five thousand years. On the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, devotees from the country and the world have gathered here with devotion. Shri Krishna resides in the holy soil and dust of Mathura. It is rare to find such devotion anywhere else in the world. Millions of salutations to this holy land. Heartiest wishes of Janmashtami to everyone.
He said that for the last several years, he has been getting the privilege of participating in events like Rangotsav and Shri Krishna Janmashtami in Mathura. He talked about establishing India as a confluence of spirituality and modern development, the inspiration for which comes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. CM Yogi said that the whole world is eager to research India’s spiritual heritage. Whenever the world has to overcome a crisis, India’s spiritual heritage will pave the way for lasting peace and harmony.
Chief Minister announced a new work plan of Rs 30 thousand crore for the overall development of Brij Kshetra. He said that this work plan will connect pilgrimage sites like Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana and Gokul with the memories of the Dwapar era.
He said, “Our government is committed to respect the sentiments of revered saints and to develop Brij Kshetra. We are making those works possible, which were once considered impossible.” Giving the example of Kashi Vishwanath Dham and the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, he said that even their imagination seemed impossible 10 years ago, but today they have become a reality. In Kashi, where earlier 50 devotees could not have darshan together, today 50 thousand devotees can have darshan together. The grand Ram temple in Ayodhya is bringing alive the memory of Treta Yuga. Similarly, the construction of a grand corridor has been completed in Vindhyavasini Dham.
Chief Minister, citing the example of the cleanliness and uninterrupted flow of Ganga, said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ganga has become fit for bathing and drinking today. He said, “67 crore devotees took a holy dip in the Prayagraj Kumbh in 2019. Similarly, the double engine government is working with full sincerity for the uninterrupted flow and purity of Yamuna.”
Referring to the ropeway facility in Barsana, he said that it is a big relief for the elderly. He said, “This is the benefit of development that we are constantly working for the convenience and safety of the devotees.”
Recalling the purpose of Lord Krishna’s birth, the Chief Minister said that he was incarnated for the protection of gentlemen and destruction of the wicked. He transformed the battlefield into a land of religion.
Yogi stated that “Shri Krishna’s inspiration of selfless work gives us strength. As long as this inspiration is among us, no one can harm us.” Referring to India’s 78th year of independence, he said that Prime Minister Modi has made new resolutions for the centenary celebrations of independence (2047). Referring to the 24-hour discussion in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, he said that society and the government will have to work together to make Uttar Pradesh prosperous and developed by 2047.
Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 118 development projects worth Rs 646 crore for Mathura-Vrindavan. 80 projects were inaugurated in this, whose cost is about Rs 273 crore.
Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of 38 projects, whose cost is about Rs 373 crore. These projects include beautification of Parikrama routes, entrance gates, renovation of kunds, facilities for devotees, connectivity, water conservation and projects related to environmental protection.
He described the organization of bhajan-kirtan and Sri Krishna Leelas in Panchjanya Auditorium as a part of the devotional atmosphere. The Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of public representatives and saints, with whose cooperation the proposals for the development of Brij Kshetra were approved. He said that the government and society together are committed to preserve and enhance the spiritual and cultural heritage of India.
On the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took six children dressed as Kanha and Radharani in his lap and pampered them. The CM also fed kheer to the children with his own hands, and also performed their Annaprasan Sanskar. This made everyone present there emotional. He applied tilak on the forehead of the children, made them wear pearl garlands and gifted them toys. The devotees were overwhelmed to see this spontaneous gesture of the CM.
Chief Minister honored the saints. On this occasion, he honored Param Pujya Phooldol Bihari Lal, Harishankar Naga, Anant Prabhu, Balram Baba, Sudikshan Das, Ram Devanand, Sanant Kumar, Ladli Das, Anantacharya, Jayaramdas, Krishna Devi, Madhavdas, Ladli and Nritya Das by giving them gifts like garland, angavastram, sweets etc.
Release and viewing of documentary film: During the ceremony, a documentary film based on the glory of the circumambulation of Govardhan mountain was released and viewed. This documentary film has been prepared by Shruti Anandita Verma. The Chief Minister honored Shruti Anandita Verma for this documentary.