The Supreme Court directed that every donation at the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan must reach donation boxes or the online temple treasury. The order followed allegations that sevayats were collecting offerings directly from devotees and diverting donations
India celebrated Janmashtami with grandeur in Mathura, Vrindavan, and across the country, as seers urged love and harmony. Temples were decorated, cultural programs held, and devotees observed rituals marking Lord Krishna’s birth.
A video of the incident circulated widely on social media this morning, capturing the intense devotion of attendees sipping the water, unaware of its true source. The spectacle sparked mixed reactions, with some praising the devotees' faith, while others voiced concern over the health risks of consuming what they believed to be holy water.