MATHURA: President Droupadi Murmu will visit Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday to offer prayers at prominent temples.
She will arrive in Vrindavan by a special train from Delhi and visit the Shri Thakur Banke Bihari Temple, Nidhivan, and the Shri Nabha Krishna Sudama Kuti on the Parikrama Marg.
The visit holds special significance as it coincides with the centenary celebrations of the Shri Nabha Krishna Sudama Kuti Ashram.
The Mahant of the Ashram had extended an invitation to the President, and preparations are underway to establish a Ram Darbar at the Ashram. During her visit, the President will also meet with saints and sages for 20 minutes.
The district administration and the Municipal Corporation have made extensive preparations for her arrival.
Special prayers and silver lamps will be lit at the Banke Bihari Temple before the President’s convoy moves toward Nidhivan.
Senior officials oversaw security arrangements at the temples to ensure a smooth visit.
Uttar Pradesh Director-General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Krishna and Additional Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar reached Mathura and Vrindavan on Tuesday to review the arrangements.
All aspects of the security at the Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple and other sites on the President’s itinerary were thoroughly checked.