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In Photos: Droupadi Murmu prays at Danghati Temple in Mathura

Updated On: 21 March, 2026 02:28 PM IST | ronak mastakar

President Droupadi Murmu prayed at the Danghati Temple in Govardhan in Mathura on Saturday, the third day of her Uttar Pradesh visit, official sources said. (Pics/X and PTI)

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President Droupadi Murmu prayed at the Danghati Temple in Govardhan in Mathura on Saturday, the third day of her Uttar Pradesh visit, official sources said. (Pics/X and PTI)

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President Droupadi Murmu prayed at the Danghati Temple in Govardhan in Mathura on Saturday, the third day of her Uttar Pradesh visit, official sources said. (Pics/X and PTI)
<p>The president participated in the aarti of Giriraj Ji Maharaj and did the Govardhan Parikrama.</p>

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The president participated in the aarti of Giriraj Ji Maharaj and did the Govardhan Parikrama.

<p>Danghati temple receiver Deep Chandra Kaushik said that amid chants of "Giriraj Dharan ki Jai" and other hymns, the president performed a 'mahabhishek' using 11 kg of milk, curd, honey, ghee and powdered sugar.</p>

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Danghati temple receiver Deep Chandra Kaushik said that amid chants of "Giriraj Dharan ki Jai" and other hymns, the president performed a 'mahabhishek' using 11 kg of milk, curd, honey, ghee and powdered sugar.

<p>He added that Murmu was presented with a silver idol of Giriraj Ji Maharaj, a ceremonial stole and prasad.</p>

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He added that Murmu was presented with a silver idol of Giriraj Ji Maharaj, a ceremonial stole and prasad.

<p>According to spiritual beliefs, the Braj region, dating back to the era of Krishna (Dwapar Yug), holds three eternal elements &acirc;&iquest;&iquest; Giriraj Ji, Braj Bhoomi, and the Yamuna River.</p>

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According to spiritual beliefs, the Braj region, dating back to the era of Krishna (Dwapar Yug), holds three eternal elements â¿¿ Giriraj Ji, Braj Bhoomi, and the Yamuna River.

<p>Murmu's three-day visit to the state began on March 19 from Ayodhya. She earlier visited the Ram Janmabhoomi.</p>

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Murmu's three-day visit to the state began on March 19 from Ayodhya. She earlier visited the Ram Janmabhoomi.

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