CM Bhajanlal Sharma performs puja at Gupt Vrindavan Dham, Jaipur
Synopsis
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma performed formal puja at the Radha-Krishna Shila at Gupt Vrindavan Dham in Jagatpura, Jaipur on 10 August 2026, calling the temple a future centre for Sanatan values, scriptures, and culture.
Key Takeaways
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma performed puja at the Radha-Krishna Shila at Gupt Vrindavan Dham in Jagatpura, Jaipur on 10 August 2026 .
Sharma described the temple as a future centre for Sanatan values, scriptures, and culture , beyond its role as a place of worship.
He shared a mythological account of Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva's arrival in Braj during the event.
The CM toured the temple complex and praised Gupt Vrindavan Dham's religious, social, and service-oriented activities.
The visit was posted by the official Chief Minister's Office account under the campaign hashtag #आपणो_अग्रणी_राजस्थान .
At the Gupt Vrindavan Dham in Jagatpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma offered formal worship at the Radha-Krishna Shila on Monday, 10 August 2026 — a ritual act that the CM framed as far more than a personal devotion.
Speaking at the occasion, Sharma said the temple would emerge as a centre not only of devotion and spiritual awakening but also of the preservation and promotion of Sanatan sanskar, shastra aur sanskriti — Sanatan values, scriptures, and culture. He also shared a mythological account of the arrival of Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva in Braj, drawing a thread between ancient lore and the living tradition the temple represents.
What the CM saw inside the temple complex
Beyond the puja, Sharma conducted a walkthrough of the temple premises, taking stock of its facilities and ongoing activities. He commended Gupt Vrindavan Dham for its religious, social, and service-oriented work — acknowledging that the institution's role extends well beyond ritual worship into community welfare.
BJP's cultural-engagement playbook in Rajasthan
Temple visits and public religious engagements have been a consistent feature of Sharma's tenure since he took office in December 2023. For the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Rajasthan, such appearances carry a dual signal: affirming the state's deep Vaishnava and Shaiva traditions, and reinforcing the party's broader Sanatan cultural positioning ahead of an active political calendar. Rajasthan's religious-tourism circuit — anchored by sites in Jaipur, Pushkar, and Nathdwara — makes these engagements politically as well as culturally resonant.
The visit was shared on the official Chief Minister's Office X account under the hashtag #आपणो_अग्रणी_राजस्थान (Our Pioneering Rajasthan), the government's signature campaign tag.
Point of View
Particularly in a state with a dense network of pilgrimage sites. For Sharma, who has been in office since December 2023, these appearances serve as low-friction, high-visibility public touchpoints that consolidate the party's core Hindu voter base. The framing around 'Sanatan sanskar and shastra' signals an intent to position religious institutions as active nodes in the state's cultural-governance agenda, not merely devotional spaces. Observers will watch whether this visit translates into formal government support — funding, heritage status, or tourism infrastructure — for the Dham.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gupt Vrindavan Dham located?
Gupt Vrindavan Dham is located in the Jagatpura area of Jaipur, Rajasthan.
What did CM Bhajanlal Sharma do at Gupt Vrindavan Dham?
He performed formal puja at the Radha-Krishna Shila, toured the temple complex, and praised the institution's religious, social, and community-service work.
What did Bhajanlal Sharma say about the temple?
He said Gupt Vrindavan Dham would become a centre for devotion, spiritual awakening, and the preservation and promotion of Sanatan values, scriptures, and culture.
When did Bhajanlal Sharma become Chief Minister of Rajasthan?
Bhajanlal Sharma took office as Chief Minister of Rajasthan in December 2023, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party.
What is the hashtag #आपणो_अग्रणी_राजस्थान?
It translates to 'Our Pioneering Rajasthan' and is the Rajasthan government's official campaign tag used on social media to highlight state initiatives.
