The birthplace of Lord Krishna, Mathura, is now a highly guarded fortress for Janmashtami 2025. Adityanath, Yogi CM of Uttar Pradesh is in Mathura today to attend the grand festivities and has brought additional safety measures for the city’s millions of devotees. Mathura on High Alert: City Turned into Military-like Zone The Mathura city system has been organized into 4 security zones and 18 sectors. More than 5,000 police and soldiers have been deployed creating a permeable security shield that is reminiscent of a militarized zone. Pilgrimage towns such as Vrindavan and Govardhan have been similarly fortified as authorities prepare for the three-do Sri Krishnotsav. To streamline the movement and safety of devotees, heavy vehicles have been banned on the roads during the festive days. CM Yogi to Attend Sri Krishna Janmotsav, Launch Key Schemes The reverent CM Adityanath is visiting Mathura to Janmotsav and is set to offer his prayers at Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and sise to sappling within the temple, a gesture that resonates with his environmental and spiritualism initiatives.After his trip, Yogi Adityanath will hold a meeting at Panchjanya Auditorium where he will start new development projects for Mathura, celebrate local saints, and watch a special documentary on the historical Govardhan Parvat. Security and the Celebration AestheticGiven that thousands of people are expected to come for the Janmashtami celebrations and rituals, strict measures are in place to keep the peace and manage the large crowds. Attendees will be able to move freely through the all the areas of interest, to the major temples and shrines, guided by well-trained personnel. Traffic Advisory and Road ClosuresNo entry for heavy vehiclesRoadblocks in Vrindavan and Mathura and at other places of worshipPilgrims are instructed to follow police instructions to ensure a stress free journey through the holy places.
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