Archive · 30 Jun 2025

Golden Chariot Construction Begins at Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt

Golden Chariot Construction Begins at Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt

Imagine a very special golden chariot being built at a temple!

Two important religious leaders, Swamijis, started the construction.

This chariot is a gift for the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred book.

It will be used for celebrations inside the temple grounds, unlike the other chariots which go outside.

The construction began with prayers and a special ceremony where a leader symbolically tapped the first piece of wood.

One of the Swamijis, who is a big believer in this temple, donated money for the chariot and talked about the importance of the place.

The chariot is being built because a previous leader believes the god at the temple, Krishna, would love it and this is a way to make the god happy.

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