KEY POINTS : 

• We are waiting for the government’s approval: Bhadaj Harekrishna Temple.
• The Virpur Jalaram temple will be closed from August 27 to September 1.
• If the government does not relax the night curfew in the new guideline after August 28, devotees will have to celebrate Krishna’s birth at home.
• It is up to the government to choose whether the devotees will get admission or not: Bhadaj Harekrishna Mandir.

The state is currently lifting one restriction after another as the second wave of Corona has come to an end. Currently, night curfew will be in force from 11 pm to 6 am in 8 cities from 17th August to 28th August.

 On the other hand, Janmashtami is coming on August 30. On Janmashtami day across the country, Krishna devotees celebrate Lord Krishna’s birthday at 12 o’clock at night. 

But if the government does not relax the night curfew in the new guideline after August 28, devotees will have to celebrate Krishna’s birth at 12 noon on Janmashtami night at home.

 This means that devotees will have to celebrate Kanaya’s birthday at home for the second year in a row.

It is up to the government to decide whether the devotees will get admission or not: Bhadaj Harekrishna Mandir.

At the end of this year’s Janmashtami celebrations, Saint Shyamji of Bhadaj Harekrishna Mandir said in a conversation, Whatever ritual worship of the rest of God is done will happen.

 But we have received information that the government will decide Rakshabandhan whether to allow devotees or not. So at the same time, we will celebrate whatever the government decides.

 Even last year, Janmashtami was celebrated in the temple without devotees. But Corona’s transition has slowed this year. Yet, in the end, we are waiting for the government to decide.Virpur Jalaram temple will be closed during the Janmashtami festivals.

Virpur famous Jalaram temple closed in Janmashtami 

The famous pilgrimage Virpur Jalaram temple will be closed in the Janmashtami festivals. The temple will be closed for 6 days, from August 27 to September 1. A decision has been taken by the Gadipati of the temple, Pujya Raghurambapa, not to spread the Koro transition following the Janmashtami festival. 

Therefore, it has been decided to keep the temple closed for 6 days to avoid crowding in the temple and food court. Devotees will pay obeisance to Pujya Jalaram Bapa as per routine from Thursday, September 2.

Last year too, the gates of Jagat Mandir Dwarka were closed on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami following Corona.

Last year also the temples were closed for the devotees.

Last year, the gates of Jagat Mandir Dwarka were also closed on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami following Corona.

 Admission was closed to pilgrims from 10 to 13 August to prevent the transition from spreading. Devotees also had to do an online darshan of the Lord on the day of Janmashtami.

 However, there has been no change in the tradition of worshipping God on the day of Janmashtami. The festival of Janmashtami was celebrated by the saints keeping the doors of the temple closed.

 Then if there is no change in the government’s guideline this year, too, devotees will have to celebrate Lord Krishna’s birthday at home.About 100 fairs are organized in Saurashtra during Shravan Mass

Lokmelo closed for the second year in a row in Saurashtra

The biggest Lokmelo of the Janmashtami festival is held in Rajkot. But this year, the government has decided to cancel the fair due to Corona’s death. It was also decided to cancel more than 100 private fairs held in Rajkot. 

For the second time in the history of Rajkot, the Lokmelo has been cancelled after 51 years. About 100 fairs are organized in Saurashtra during Shravan Mass. In which folk fair lasts for five days, and private fair lasts for 20 days.

 In which more than 10 lakh people visit Lokmela. This time, indifference is being seen among the people who are staying at the fair. As a precautionary measure, it has been decided to cancel the Lokmela.

 The Rajkot fair, directly and indirectly, provided livelihood to 2 lakh people, which will not be available due to the fair’s closure this year.Night curfew from 11 pm to 6am in 8 cities from 17th August to 28th August.

What is the current guideline of the government?

The state is currently in control of the Corona transition, but the government recently announced an extension of the night curfew in 8 metros to prevent the transition from spreading further.

 The curfew will be in force from August 17 to August 28 in 8 cities from 11 pm to 6 am. Earlier on July 28, 8 cities were given 1-hour relief from night curfew. Ganeshotsav is also allowed to be celebrated.

 It remains to be seen whether the government will ease the night curfew and allow Janmashtami celebrations after August 28 in its new guidelines. In addition, the wedding can be continued till 10 pm at hotels and restaurants in these eight metros.