CM Yogi Adityanath Skipped Banke Bihari Temple: Full Itinerary of His 2-Day Mathura Visit for Janmashtami
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Mathura for a high-profile two-day visit to commemorate the auspicious birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. While initial administrative schedules hinted at a VVIP darshan at the revered Thakur Banke Bihari Temple, local officials confirmed that the temple visit has been officially cancelled. Despite skipping Banke Bihari, the Chief Minister's packed itinerary features the inauguration of the grand Swami Haridas Auditorium in Vrindavan, alongside the launch and foundation stone laying of major development projects worth ₹1,051 crore aimed at transforming the sacred Braj region.
Minute-by-Minute Itinerary of CM Yogi's Mathura Visit
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath touched down at the Pawan Hans helipad in Mathura on Thursday afternoon, setting off a tightly secured, action-packed administrative tour:
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1:00 PM: Arrival via helipad, followed by a road journey by car to inspect the newly developed Bhakti Marg along the Panigaon link road.
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Review Meeting: Proceeding to the Geeta Research Institute at 2:30 PM to chair a high-level review meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Braj Tirtha Vikas Parishad.
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Project Inaugurations: At 3:30 PM, the Chief Minister will formally inaugurate and lay foundation stones for infrastructure and spiritual tourism projects totaling ₹1,051 crore, highlighted by the opening of the newly constructed Shri Haridas Auditorium.
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Public Address: CM Yogi will address a large gathering at the 1,000-seater Shri Haridas Auditorium, which has been elaborately decorated to welcome dignitaries and saints.
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Night Halt and Janmashtami Darshan: After spending the night at the Veterinary University guest house, the Chief Minister will visit the sacred Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi (Lord Krishna's birthplace) on the morning of September 4 to offer formal prayers and seek blessings on Janmashtami.
Inauguration of the Swami Haridas Auditorium
A major focal point of the Chief Minister's visit is the inauguration of the state-of-the-art Swami Haridas Auditorium in Vrindavan. Built to accommodate up to 1,000 people, the cultural venue is expected to host major religious events, classical music festivals, and spiritual discourses, further enhancing infrastructural amenities for millions of pilgrims visiting the holy town annually. Local administrative and police machinery remain on high alert, ensuring that security and logistical preparations run seamlessly across Mathura and Vrindavan throughout the Janmashtami celebrations.
