Janmashtami is a major Hindu festival celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Janmashtami is being celebrated on Monday, 26 August. Due to the festival falling immediately after the weekend, there is a two- to three-day holiday, in which you can go for a walk. People wish to visit temples or religious places on the occasion of the festival. On the occasion of Janmashtami, people of Uttar Pradesh and nearby cities can visit Mathura, the birthplace of Shri Krishna, and Gokul Vrindavan, his childhood residence. He was born here and spent his childhood. Bal Gopal was quite naughty. Gokul Vrindavan is a witness to his Leelas.
The festival is celebrated with special pomp in Mathura and Vrindavan on Janmashtami. On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, the visit to Mathura and Vrindavan has its own unique experience. To make this trip enjoyable and memorable, keep some things in mind.
Take care of the crowd
Mathura and Vrindavan are very crowded during Janmashtami. Lakhs of devotees come here from all over the country, due to which the temples and roads get crowded. In such a situation, be careful while traveling and plan to avoid the crowd. If possible, choose the morning or late night time for darshan, when the crowd is less.
Book accommodation and travel in advance
On the occasion of Janmashtami, bookings in hotels and guest houses in Mathura and Vrindavan get full very quickly. Therefore, make arrangements for accommodation and travel in advance according to your travel date. If you are going by train or bus, then book the ticket well in time, so that you do not have to face any inconvenience during the journey.
Take care of safety and health
Keep in mind that a large number of people come to Mathura and Vrindavan during Janmashtami, due to which there may be a security risk at some places. Take care of the safety of your belongings and be cautious in crowded places. Also, take care of your health needs. Carry a water bottle, sunscreen, and light clothes to avoid heat and humidity.
Follow local customs and rules
Mathura and Vrindavan have some special religious customs and rules. Such as removing shoes while entering temples, accepting food given as prasad with respect, and maintaining discipline during bhajan-kirtan. Follow these customs and respect the local culture. Apart from this, the administration also issues some guidelines to keep the crowd under control and keep that in mind too.
Take care of the environment
During Janmashtami, millions of people visit Mathura and Vrindavan, which also affects the environment there. To protect the environment, do not throw plastic bottles, bags, and other garbage here and there. Wherever possible, dispose of the garbage properly and maintain cleanliness. Carry cloth bags and reusable bottles with you.
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