Mathura, April 19 – Sea of vibrant devotees visible outside major temples from today, as temples in the city are getting ready for Akshay Tritiya celebrations tomorrow.
Historian and Shri Bankey Bihari temple Vrindavan, Sewayat Prahlad Ballabh Goswami told that historical temples in the city observe any occasion or festival based on Hindu Calander’s Udaya Tithi (Sunrise date). Since Akshay Tritiya falls at the time of sunrise tomorrow, the temple will observe Akshay Tritiya tomorrow.
Aksay Tritiya holds special significance at Shri Bankey Bihari temple Vrindavan since devotees get a chance to have darshans of lotus feet of Thakur ji Maharaj , which is available only on this day in the year.
Large number of devotees are also seen performing Maha Abhishek and doing circumambulation at Goverdhan, since it is believed that performing parikrama on the day leads to salvation, G K Purohit JI Sewayat Sri Danghati temple Govardhan said. The temple will observe Akshay Tritiya tomorrow.
At historical Radha Damodar temple Vrindavan the preparation will begin early morning tomorrow, when the Sewayat will mix camphor, saffron and perfume in sandalwood paste before applying it to Thakur ji. “The deity adorns a crown, jewellery and attire carved out of sandalwood paste,” Krishna Balram Goswami Sewayat Sri Radha Damodar temple said. It takes an entire day to carve the attire and the deity offers darshans in the attire only in the evening, he added.
Thakur Radha Ballabh Lal will wear Hathphool and Payal made of Sandalwood tomorrow. Sukrati Goswami, Sewayat Shri Radha Ballabh temple Vrindavan said “The Phool Bangla Utsav will begin from tomorrow at the temple.” The temple will also offer summer food like Thandai, Different kinds of Sharbat, Lassi and summer fruits to the deity.
The District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh said that the entire Vrindavan is divided into 3 zones and 11 sectors with police personnel and magistrates. Ten medical teams and 5 ambulances are also placed at different locations. Taking note of extreme heat conditions, Fans and coolers are placed at various places and mats are placed for the convenience of devotees. He also asked officials to ensure round the clock availability of drinking water for devotees.
