Police personnel posted in plain clothes in major temples to prevent incidents...
Mathura: Officials said on Thursday, Elaborate security arrangements have been made in and around the major temples here as the city gears up for Janmashtami celebrations for Friday.
"Tight Security has been there in and around the major temples of Brijbhumi, especially at Sri Krishna Janmasthan as thousands of people every year visit there," Additional Superintendent of Police (City) Martand Prakash Singh said.
Police personnel without uniform have also been posted in major temples to prevent incidents of theft of mobile phones and cash, chain snatching and misbehaving with women, he said.
Parking arrangements at every entrance of Mathura and Vrindavan have been made as traffic restrictions are imposed on entry into the city to maintain law and order.
Meanwhile, On Thursday, UP Cabinet minister Laxmi Narain Chaudhary inaugurated the procession of artistes invited from different parts of the country to present their performances related to lord Krishna.
The programme was jointly organised by UP Brij Tirth Vikas Parishad and the department of tourism.
The major crossings across the city have also been decorated with colourful lights.
Every visitor to temples based at Sri Krishna Janmasthan at the time of midnight 'Abhishek' would be provided 'prasadam' after the rituals, which was stopped due to Covid-19 restrictions, Secretary of Sri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sansthan Kapil Sharma said.
Preparations are also in full swing in Radha Raman, Radha Damodar and Tedhe Khambewala temples of Vrindavan as Janmashtami in these temples would be celebrated during the day instead of night today.
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