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Yogi Adityanath Offers Janmashtami Prayers, Praises Ayodhya Transformation
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Mathura on Janmashtami.
He prayed at the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple.
He also wished people a happy festival.
The festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
Hindu traditions say Krishna was born in Mathura to Devaki and Vasudeva.
Adityanath said Ayodhya has improved greatly in recent years.
He pointed to better roads, railway connections, water, electricity and an airport.
He said many more devotees can now visit Ayodhya with fewer difficulties.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Mathura on Janmashtami.
He extended Janmashtami greetings to residents of Uttar Pradesh on behalf of the state government.
Adityanath said Ayodhya had changed from a city with poor infrastructure and mismanagement into a major pilgrimage destination.
He said Ayodhya now receives about one lakh devotees daily, rising to five lakh or more during festivals.
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, who Hindu traditions say defeated evil and restored righteousness.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government and devotees.
- What
- Adityanath offered Janmashtami prayers in Mathura, issued greetings and highlighted Ayodhya’s infrastructure development.
- Where
- At the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Mathura; he also discussed Ayodhya.
- When
- On Friday, during the Janmashtami festival.
- Why
- To observe Janmashtami and describe improvements supporting visitors to Ayodhya.
Key facts
- Festival
- Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
- Prayer location
- Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Mathura.
- Daily Ayodhya visitors
- Adityanath said about one lakh devotees visit Ayodhya each day.
- Festival visitor numbers
- He said visitor numbers rise to five lakh or more during festivals.
- Connectivity
- He cited four-lane roads and double railway lines connecting Ayodhya.
- Airport
- He said Ayodhya has an international airport named after Maharishi Valmiki.
- Earlier conditions
- Adityanath said Ayodhya previously lacked adequate roads, electricity and water and had substantial garbage.
Quotes
Yogi Adityanath
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
“Today, every day, one lakh devotees come to Ayodhya. If there is a festival, the number increases to five lakh or more. There is no inconvenience. There is an international airport named after Maharishi Valmiki in Ayodhya. If we talk about connectivity, there is four-lane connectivity. Double railway lines have connected Ayodhya. Whenever you go to Ayodhya, you will see four-lane roads.”
thehansindia.com
“On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, I have come today to seek darshan at Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura. On behalf of myself, my colleagues and the Uttar Pradesh government, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all of you and to the people of the entire state on this occasion.”
thehansindia.com
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