The entire temple complex will also be adorned with elaborate floral decorations. Furthermore, in view of the lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, a change in the temple's schedule has been decided.
Speaking to the media, Rai compared the corridor construction to what happened in Varanasi.
The city is abuzz with enthusiasm and heightened security arrangements for the event, which will be held at the Chandrodaya Temple complex of Akshaya Patra.
Millions of devotees had gathered at the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan since morning.
Coming out in support of the temple, Yadav urged the BJP government to "leave the temple's treasuries alone."
The decision on which Bench will hear the matter will be taken by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), following a direction issued by a Bench led by Justice Surya Kant.
The Allahabad High Court has sought reply from the Uttar Pradesh government on a public interest litigation challenging the proposed plan to demolish the narrow streets and other temples around the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan to construct a Corridor.
The Sevayat Goswami priests of the famous Shree Banke Bihari temple are at loggerheads with the Uttar Pradesh government over the proposed corridor and an ordinance to set up a Trust to manage the temple.
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna visited his beloved Radha's town Barsana from Nandgaon in Mathura to celebrate the festival with her.
Forced by orthodox tradition to live a life of austerity, life is not easy for widows in any part of India. But the widows of Vrindavan and Varanasi have an even more sad tale to tell ~ most have been abandoned by their families and some have run away. Their plight moved Pradeep Chamaria, who photo-documented their daily lives and during Holi and Diwali
