AGRA: For the first time, prasad of Lord Krishna ’s birthday (Janamashtmi) will be delivered at the homes of 72 martyrs in Mathura on September 5 after the celebrations of the festival.

According to the temple authorities, around 82 jawans from Mathura have been killed on India’s borders till now, but only 72 families are presently residing in the district. Janamashtmi will be celebrated on September 3.

Secretary of Sri Krishna Janamsthan Kapil Sharma said that the temple authorities have decided to send blessings of Lord Krishna to the families of jawans who had been killed while protecting the nation.

He said, “We have collected names, addresses and phone numbers of their families and prasad will be sent along with a silver coin and toys which are usually disposed off a day after the celebrations of Janamashtmi at Nand Mahotsav celebrations”.

Besides Janmashtami, three other occasions including Sharad Poornima, Annakut, and Guru Purnima have also been listed for delivering prasad at the homes of the martyrs, said Sharma, adding that chappan bhog will be delivered on these occasions.

Meanwhile, Giving details of the preparations for the celebrations, Sharma said that for the convenience of the pilgrims they would be putting up LED screens inside and outside the temple and will live stream the rituals from inside the temple.

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