President Droupadi Murmu will offer prayers at the Danghati Temple in Goverdhan, in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, on the third day of her visit to the state today. She will also perform the traditional Govardhan Parikrama before returning to Delhi.
The Govardhan Hill holds great religious significance as it is associated with Lord Krishna. The complete Parikrama of Govardhan is 21 kilometers, and major sites along the route include the Danghati Temple, Radha Kund, Shyam Kund, Kusum Sarovar, and Jatipura.
President Murmu's three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh began on Thursday with a visit to the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya. Following that, she offered prayers at the Iskcon temple and the Prem Mandir in Vrindavan.
The President also inaugurated the new Oncology Block of the Ramakrishna Mission Sevashram, which aims to strengthen cancer care facilities in the region.