President Droupadi Murmu undertook the 21-kilometre Goverdhan Parvat Parikrama in a golf cart, making history as the first President to visit the sacred town. Goverdhan Parvat holds immense religious significance in connection with Lord Krishna, with key sites like Danghati Temple, Radha Kund, Shyam Kund, Kusum Sarovar, and Jatipura falling along the 21-kilometre route. President Murmu is scheduled to offer prayers at Danghati Temple in Goverdhan, Mathura.
President Murmu’s visit to Uttar Pradesh included a meeting with revered saint Premanand Maharaj at his Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan on March 20. This interaction, marked by spiritual discussions and blessings sought, was a notable highlight of her three-day visit. The President’s itinerary across Ayodhya, Mathura, and Vrindavan has involved participation in religious ceremonies and public engagements, emphasizing spiritual values and societal harmony.
During her visit, President Murmu also visited the ISKCON Temple in Mathura, where she took part in the evening aarti and paid respects at the samadhi of Swami Prabhupada. Additionally, she installed the ‘Shri Ram Yantra’ at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, signifying a significant step towards the temple’s completion. The President’s engagements extended to inaugurating the new Oncology Block at Ramakrishna Mission Sevashram, aimed at enhancing cancer care facilities in the region.
