Synopsis
The Govind Devji Temple in Jaipur has set forth new regulations for Holi, disallowing video and reel creation as well as color usage to ensure a peaceful environment during the festivities.Key Takeaways
- Video and color bans enforced during Holi.
- Devotees must keep moving during darshan.
- Pushp Holi permitted only during Rajbhog.
- No shoe removal facilities available.
- Traditional Holika Dahan scheduled for 11:31 pm.
Jaipur, March 13 (NationPress) The ancient Govind Devji Temple in Jaipur has issued specific directives for Holi festivities, including a ban on video recording, reels, and the application of colors within its grounds. Devotees will only be permitted to seek darshan of Thakurji on Holi and during Dhulandi on March 14, with stringent crowd control measures in effect.
The temple authorities, along with local law enforcement, have banned all forms of color usage, such as gulal, watercolors, or color cylinders.
Pushp Holi (flower Holi) will only be permitted during the Rajbhog tableau.
Moreover, devotees are prohibited from halting inside the temple, dancing, or producing reels.
To facilitate movement, there will be no provisions for shoe removal within the temple, and the complimentary shoe house will remain closed.
Visitors are advised to remove their shoes beforehand before entering the temple.
To guarantee a seamless darshan experience and avoid overcrowding, devotees must keep moving and will not be allowed to pause within the temple.
The administration aims to avert incidents reminiscent of past religious gatherings, such as the Prayagraj Kumbh, where overcrowding resulted in a tragic stampede.
On Wednesday, DCP North Rashi Dogra and other officials examined the temple grounds and assessed security measures.
According to police reports, many young devotees flock to the temple on Holi to create reels on their mobile devices, causing congestion and inconveniencing elderly attendees and women.
To prevent such occurrences, a strict prohibition on standing and video creation inside the temple has been enforced.
Manas Goswami, the service officer of Govind Devji Temple, has appealed to devotees to celebrate Holi with flower petals instead of colors and gulal, as the latter leads to discomfort and disruption within the temple.
The newly implemented regulations aim to provide a hassle-free darshan experience for all visitors.
The traditional Holika Dahan at Govind Devji Temple is scheduled for 11:31 pm, conducted with cow dung according to customary practices.
The ceremony will occur in the presence of sants and mahants, under the guidance of temple Mahant Anjan Kumar Goswami.
As noted by Seva Adhikari Manas Goswami, temple rituals will begin at 11:00 pm, featuring worship of all deities, including Lord Ganpati, followed by a ‘havan’.
The Holika Dahan will occur precisely at 11:31 pm.
Following the temple ceremony, the local populace will celebrate Holi and perform the Holika Dahan ceremony in their respective areas.
Devotees can also partake in Holi worship at the temple starting from 10:00 am.
For the past week, the temple has been hosting Fagotsav, showcasing performances by artists from across the nation.
Artists from Shekhawati have been entertaining visitors with Chang and Dhol rhythms, while the Holi with flowers remains the highlight.
In a spectacular display, forms of Radha-Krishna and their companions celebrated Holi with five quintals of flower petals, creating a stunning and divine atmosphere within the temple.
The temple administration encourages devotees to embrace Holi with joy while adhering to the new regulations, ensuring a tranquil and spiritual experience for everyone.
