Shri Krishnotsav - 2022

Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, is celebrated with great pomp in Mathura. Along with Mathura, Gokul, Nandgaon, Vrindavan, Mahavan, Govardhan etc. are celebrated in the places of God. On the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishnaotsav, three days (Bhadrapada, Saptami, Ashtami and Navami, cultural programs are organized in Mathura with the cooperation of District Administration, U.P. Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad and temple administration) at Ramlila Ground near Shri Krishna's birth place. The programs are presented by international artists, artists of Braj. This year, it is proposed to organize from 18 August 2022 to 20 August 2022. Colorful lighting arrangements / decorations are done in a grand way on the major historical temples, houses, major squares, roads of Mathura Braj Mandal. The procession/tableaux in the city are taken out through major routes. Even on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, new clothes are worn after taking Panchamrit bath at 12:00 pm at Krishna's birth place. Puja Aarti is performed. The make-up of diamond jewels is visible. Prasad of Charanamrit and Panjiri is distributed to the devotees. On this occasion lakhs of indigenous/foreign devotees come to visit. On the next day of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, Nandotsav is celebrated in Gokul and Nandgaon on Bhadrapada Navami. On this occasion congratulations, singing program takes place. On this occasion, devotees chant "Nand ​​ke Anand Bhayo Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki, Haathi Dine Ghoda Dine and Dine Palki". In this way, the festival of Krishnotsav is celebrated with great pomp.