Devotees flocked to Mathura’s Shri Bankey Bihari temple on Tuesday to celebrate Bihar Panchami, marking the believed appearance of the deity before Swami Haridas at Nidhivan—one of Vrindavan’s most significant annual observances

Based on the veterinarian’s advice, it was decided to keep the snake under observation for two days. The snake is currently housed at the Wildlife Welfare Association’s transit centre