Nandotsav Festivities Illuminate Mathura and Vrindavan
Mathura and Vrindavan celebrated Nandotsav, marking the joy of Lord Krishna's birth. Festivities included rituals such as 'dadhikandha', distribution of prasad, and special temple decorations. The celebrations reflected the joyous spirit associated with Krishna’s birth and involved vibrant rituals embodying devotion and community happiness.
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Temples in Mathura and Vrindavan came alive on Sunday as they hosted the vibrant celebrations of Nandotsav, a festival marking the exaltation over Lord Krishna's birth, observed the day after Janmashtami.
Gyanendra Kishor Goswami, a priest at Banke Bihari temple, emphasized the integral role of joyful expressions in the devotion inherent to the Brijbhoomi region. Highlighting a playful ritual known as 'dadhikandha', where a mixture of curd and turmeric is tossed onto devotees, he illustrated the festive spirit.
Traditionally, toys, clothes, jewelry, and money were distributed to devotees, symbolizing Nand Baba's happiness at Krishna's birth. This practice continued at various temples, including Shri Krishna Janmasthan in Mathura, where Bhagwat Bhavan donned decorations as Nand Bhawan amid chants and songs celebrating the joyous occasion.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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