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Mathura–Vrindavan Gets Major Development Boost as MVDA Approves Record ₹2,082 Crore Budget
Housing projects, infrastructure upgrades, and rehabilitation of temple corridor-affected families get green signal 2026.01.29 (Vrindavan Today News): Mathura–Vrindavan Development Authority…
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Dense Fog Triggers Major Collision on Yamuna Expressway in Mathura; 4 dead 25 injured
Mathura, December 16, 2025 (Vrindavan Today News): A major road accident occurred late last night at around 4:30 a.m. on the Yamuna Expressway near milestone 127, while vehicles were travelling from Agra towards Noida. Due…
Hot Air Balloon Rides to Delight Pilgrims on the Yamuna Banks
03 December, 2025 (Vrindavan Today News): Pilgrims visiting Vrindavan will soon enjoy a new dimension of adventure tourism along the serene banks of the Yamuna. In Mant’s Jahangirpura region, preparations are underway to introduce zip-lining…
482nd Appearance Festival of Thakur Banke Bihari Maharaj Tomorrow
Vrindavan, November 24, 2025 (VT Correspondent): “Bhaye pragat Bihari ras sukhkari…”—with these melodious traditional verses echoing through Vrindavan, the 482nd Pradurabhavotsav (Appearance Festival) of Thakur Banke Bihari Maharaj will commence at the sacred Nidhivan, the…
Suraj Patel takes charge at UPBTVP as new CEO
Serving in Mathura is a matter of great fortune: Suraj Patel Suraj Patel, IAS 2025.10.30 (Vrindavan Today News): IAS officer Suraj Patel (Batch 2019) has officially assumed charge as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)…
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Mathura–Vrindavan Gets Major Development Boost as MVDA Approves Record ₹2,082 Crore Budget
Housing projects, infrastructure upgrades, and rehabilitation of temple corridor-affected families get green signal 2026.01.29 (Vrindavan Today News): Mathura–Vrindavan Development Authority (MVDA) has approved its largest-ever and historic budget for the financial year 2026–27, marking a…
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New Master Plan to Ease Traffic Congestion in Vrindavan
New Roads and Four-Lane Corridors Planned 2026.01.29 (Vrindavan Today News): In a major step to address the persistent traffic congestion in Vrindavan, the Mathura–Vrindavan Development Authority (MVDA) has prepared a new master plan focusing on…
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Suspension Bridge, Ropeway Projects for Banke Bihari Temple Reviewed in Vrindavan
2026.01.29 (Vrindavan Today News): A review meeting was held at the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) regional office, located in the Gita Research Institute building in Vrindavan, chaired by Shri Shailja Kant Misra, Vice…
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Officials Review Master Plan – 2031 for proposed Heritage City in Mathura
2026.01.28 (Vrindavan Today News): Senior officials of the Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad and the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) on Tuesday reviewed the Master Plan–2031 for the proposed Heritage City in the…
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The Pāṭotsava of Shri Madan Mohan Dev Ju in Karauli
2026.01.21 (Vrindavan Today News): Shri Madan Mohan Ji, the revered deity of Shri Sanatan Goswami pada and the undisputed sovereign of the hearts of the people of Karauli, was ceremonially installed in the present temple at Karauli 278 years ago, on Magh Shukla 2, Vikram…
Supreme Court Questions ‘Special Puja’ During Deity’s Rest Period
Raises Concern Over Preferential Treatment to Wealthy Devotees New Delhi: 15th December, 2025 (Vrindavan Today News): The Supreme Court on Monday made strong observations against the practice of conducting paid “special pujas” in temples, stating that such rituals disrupt the deity’s prescribed rest period and…
Traditional Dehri Pujan Halted at Banke Bihari Temple
High-Powered Management Committee Restricts Entry into Jagmohan The dispute reflects deeper tensions between traditional religious rights and modern administrative interventions aimed at managing large crowds. With the peak pilgrimage season approaching, both sides face rising pressure to resolve the issue. Vrindavan, November 22, 2025 (VT…
Ghrita Kambal protects Badri Vishal from chilling winter
When the gates reopen after six months, the Ghrita Kambal, now considered sanctified, is distributed among devotees as Mahaprasad. Chamoli, November 22, 2025 (VT Correspondent): As winter approaches the Himalayas, the Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand prepares for one of its most cherished traditions. On 25…
The Saint Tradition That Wove India into One Soul
By Brij Khandelwal 11th December, 2025 (Vrindavan Today News): India has never been held together by sword or statute alone. What truly bound this vast land, across centuries and kingdoms, is an invisible thread spun by its saint-poets: a living gospel of compassion, equality, and…
482nd Appearance Festival of Thakur Banke Bihari Maharaj Tomorrow
Vrindavan, November 24, 2025 (VT Correspondent): “Bhaye pragat Bihari ras sukhkari…”—with these melodious traditional verses echoing through Vrindavan, the 482nd Pradurabhavotsav (Appearance Festival) of Thakur Banke Bihari Maharaj will commence at the sacred Nidhivan, the very site of His divine manifestation. At the break of…
Ghrita Kambal protects Badri Vishal from chilling winter
When the gates reopen after six months, the Ghrita Kambal, now considered sanctified, is distributed among devotees as Mahaprasad. Chamoli, November 22, 2025 (VT Correspondent): As winter approaches the Himalayas, the Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand prepares for one of its most cherished traditions. On 25…
The Bloody Ledger of Faith: How Long Will We Keep Paying the Price of Devotion?
By Brij Khandelwal 2025.11.06 (Vrindavan Today News): In India, tragedies rooted in crowd mismanagement during religious gatherings have become a relentless cycle. Temples, fairs, and holy sites routinely bear witness to negligence, where basic safety precautions are met with suspicion and resistance. Every disaster prompts…
