Vrindavan

While politics got 'detached' from religion, Modi govt took measures to preserve 'Sanatan Dharma': Amit Shah

 BJP president Amit Shah said the government of PM Narendra Modi had taken the country on the path of dharma (righteousness).

Feb 09, 2016, 11:19 AM IST

Vrindavan gets lotus-shaped temple

A lotus-shaped, 125-feet-high white marble temple dedicated to Lord Krishna opened here on Monday.

Feb 08, 2016, 22:15 PM IST

''Centre to act for Vrindavan, Varanasi widows soon''

The union government would soon be initiating steps to improve living conditions of widows in Varanasi and Vrindavan, Union Minister Kalraj Mishra said on Saturday.

Jan 23, 2016, 20:35 PM IST

Modi govt to take steps for welfare of widows soon: Kalraj Mishra

Mishra said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed towards the welfare of widows and has promised to take steps soon.

Jan 23, 2016, 19:39 PM IST

This is how Banke Bihari emerged in Vrindavan

Krishna was believed to have grown up playing in Vrindavan.

Jan 15, 2016, 08:28 AM IST

Ropeways to be constructed for Uttar Pradesh religious circuits

New ropeways will be constructed on important religious circuits of Uttar Pradesh under public-private-partnership (PPP) model, an official said on Saturday.

Jan 09, 2016, 10:53 AM IST

Bankey Bihari temple priests fast to oppose UP govt's takeover bid

Chief priest Nand Kishore Upmanyu said the Goswamis, the priest community, oppose any attempt to take over the management of the temple by the government.

Dec 05, 2015, 13:49 PM IST

Vrindavan priests oppose government control of temples

Temple priests in this Hindu holy town are protesting the Uttar Pradesh government's move to bring some of the main shrines of Braj Bhoomi under administrative control.

Dec 01, 2015, 21:30 PM IST

Vrindavan widows celebrate Diwali

Around 1,000 elderly Vrindavan widows started a two-day Diwali celebration on Tuesday on the bank of river Yamuna and five of their ashrams here.

Nov 10, 2015, 19:39 PM IST

Monica Bedi seeks blessings in Vrindavan

 Actress Monica Bedi visited the Bankey Bihari temple here on Saturday evening. She said she had come to seek peace and blessings of Lord Krishna.

Oct 04, 2015, 14:30 PM IST

Message of Vedas should be spread across world: Bhagwat

Nobody can imagine India without its culture, philosophy and the Vedas as these make up the soul of the country, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said here on Wednesday.

Sep 24, 2015, 00:32 AM IST