Mathura, March 21 – President Droupadi Murmu completed a 21-kilometre circumambulation of Goverdhan Parvat on Saturday, using a golf cart, becoming the first President to visit the sacred town.
Goverdhan Parvat holds immense religious significance as it is associated with Lord Krishna. The complete circumambulation of Goverdhan is 21 kilometres, and major sites along the route include the Danghati Temple, Radha Kund, Shyam Kund, Kusum Sarovar, and Jatipura.
President Murmu will also offer prayers at the Danghati Temple in Goverdhan, located in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh.
On March 20, President Murmu met the revered saint Premanand Maharaj at his Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan, where she engaged in a spiritual discussion and sought his blessings.
This meeting was a key highlight of President Murmu's ongoing three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh, during which she has been participating in religious ceremonies and public engagements.
Arriving at the ashram early in the morning under tight security, President Murmu was welcomed by disciples and local leaders before beginning her interaction with Premanand Maharaj, a prominent teacher of the Radha Vallabh tradition, widely followed in the Braj region. According to sources, their discussion focused on spiritual values and the role of faith in promoting harmony and societal well-being.
The visit to the ashram is part of the President's broader itinerary across Ayodhya, Mathura, and Vrindavan, where she has been offering prayers at prominent temples and sacred sites since her arrival on March 19.
On Thursday evening, she reached Mathura and visited the ISKCON Temple, where she participated in the evening aarti. She also paid tribute at the samadhi of Swami Prabhupada and offered prayers at the Krishna Balaram and Shyam Sunder shrines.
Earlier during the visit, President Murmu inaugurated the new Oncology Block of Ramakrishna Mission Sevashram, which aims to strengthen cancer care facilities in the region.