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How an IITian-turned ‘guru’ built a following through YouTube and exploited women through Gandharva marriages in Mathura

Abhishek Mishra, also known as Adikarta Narayan Das, a former IIT Roorkee student, now a self-styled spiritual leader in Mathura, has been arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting women in his religious circle. Police claim he used social media to attract followers and manipulated women under the guise of spiritual practices,…

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5 Temples Where Lord Krishna Is Believed to Still Walk at Night

Across the sacred landscape of India, there are temples where devotion does not end when the final evening aarti is completed. In certain ancient Krishna temples, generations of priests and devotees have preserved mysterious beliefs that Lord Krishna still spiritually visits these holy places after nightfall. For millions of devotees,…

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Why Krishna Was Born in Prison According to Divine Strategy

The birth of Lord Krishna inside a prison cell in Mathura is one of the most dramatic and symbolically powerful moments in Hindu tradition. It is not just a story of captivity and escape, but a carefully layered narrative that carries spiritual, psychological, and philosophical meaning. According to the Bhagavata…

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Why Lord Krishna Never Slept Peacefully In Mathura

श्रीकृष्ण गोविन्द हरे मुरारे हे नाथ नारायण वासुदेव। Lord Krishna’s life in Mathura was not a phase of comfort. It was a phase of duty, danger, and constant responsibility. That is why, in a deeper sense, Krishna never truly slept peacefully in Mathura. After killing Kansa, Krishna did not step…

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5 Krishna Temples Where You Can Feel Closest To Lord Krishna

“वसुदेवसुतं देवं कंसचाणूरमर्दनम्। देवकीपरमानन्दं कृष्णं वन्दे जगद्गुरुम्॥” There are some places in India where Lord Krishna does not feel like a distant deity from ancient stories. Instead, He feels present in every chant, every bell, every flower offered at His feet, and every devotee who arrives with faith in their…

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Which Language Did Lord Ram And Krishna Actually Speak?

Why Sanskrit Is Linked To Ram And KrishnaSanskrit was considered the language of sacred texts, rituals and learned people in ancient India. Most of the stories associated with Lord Ram and Lord Krishna were written down by sages in Sanskrit, which is why many people assume that Sanskrit was also…

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Why Maa Yogmaya Is Connected To The Birth Of Lord Krishna

“या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥” There is something magical about the story of Lord Krishna’s birth. A prison cell turns into a place of hope, locked doors open on their own, guards fall asleep, and a baby survives against all odds. But behind all these…

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7 Lord Krishna Temples You Must Visit Before You Die

India is dotted with sacred temples, but few places capture the soul like the temples of Lord Krishna. From the playful charm of his childhood in Mathura to the serene banks of Yamuna in Vrindavan, these temples are not just spiritual destinations they are experiences that touch your heart and…

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Rang Panchami: Why the Festival of Colors Isn’t Just Fun

Holi is over, or is it? For many, the festival of colors ends with the full moon. But in reality, the celebration continues for five more days, culminating in Rang Panchami. This isn’t just a casual tradition it’s a festival deeply connected to the elements, cosmic balance, and divine energy.…

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Photos of revelers celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, in India's Mathura

Holi celebrations in the north Indian town of Mathura filled the air with music, dance, and clouds of colored powder.

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Journalist Piyush Rai booked for Holi video, cops say ‘old clip’

Journalist Piyush Rai is among nine persons booked for sharing a video, which the police claim was old but was presented as a recent Holi celebration in Mathura-Vrindavan.

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Best Places in India to Celebrate Grand Holi in 2026

While Holi is celebrated all around India, certain places turn the holiday into a multi day celebration that includes customs, music, rituals, and tourists. If you intend to travel in 2026, your entire trip can be defined by the place you choose. The most amazing locations for a large scale…

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Not Just Colours! 5 Iconic Street Foods That Make Holi in Vrindavan Unforgettable

Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan is not just a festival. It is pure emotion wrapped in colour, devotion, and memory. This sacred land of Lord Krishna’s playful leelas comes alive during Phalgun Purnima. Streets around Banke Bihari Temple and Krishna Janmabhoomi fill with bhajans, laughter, and the fragrance of fresh…

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Lathmar to Rangon Ki Holi: The Sacred Love Story That Will Set Braj on Fire in 2026

Holi is celebrated across India. But in Braj Bhoomi, Holi is something different. It is louder, brighter, deeper, and older. The Braj region including Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, and Nandgaon is believed to be the playground of Lord Krishna. Here, Holi is connected to his childhood stories, his divine mischief, and…

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7 Krishna Temples That Feel Straight Out of the Bhagavad Gita

There are places in India where devotion breathes softly in the wind. Temple bells echo like whispers from another time. Every prayer carries faith, tears, and silent wishes. Lord Krishna is not only worshipped here. He is loved deeply as a child who steals butter, a friend who listens, a…

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Why Do Millions Still Talk About These 7 Moments from Lord Krishna’s Life?

The life of Lord Krishna is a timeless blend of miracles, courage, love, and wisdom that continues to inspire millions across the world. From his joyful childhood in Vrindavan to his powerful guidance on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, Krishna’s journey teaches faith, duty, and devotion. His actions, recorded in sacred…

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Five of a Family Found Dead in Mathura, Police Suspect Mass Suicide

Five members of a family, including three minor children, were found dead inside their house in Khapparpur village of Mathura district on Tuesday, police officials said, adding that the incident is suspected to be a case of mass suicide.

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9 Places Where Krishna Lived, Left, and Still Lives in Memory

Krishna’s life spanned approximately 125 years, according to the Mahabharata and Puranic chronology. Within those years, he rarely remained in one place for long. His life unfolded in clear phases: infancy under threat, childhood in hiding, youth shaped by love and separation, adulthood defined by responsibility, and final years marked…

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Cyber slavery in Myanmar, staged encounters in UP: What it took to uncover these stories this year

Young Indians with hopes and aspirations trapped in the dark underbelly of cyber slavery in Myanmar. Families in Uttar Pradesh living in fear of police ‘half-encounters’. And a year spent telling stories of people fighting to survive.

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Mathura CCTV footage blows holes in UP’s ‘Operation Langda’

“Half encounter” – or what the Uttar Pradesh Police call “Operation Langda” – is a practice in which police shoot suspects in the leg to capture them alive. Once hit, the accused collapses, and the police make the arrest.

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Zero Muslim voices, full volume hate as channels push ‘parlour jihad’

Do you plan on heading to a beauty salon anytime soon for some self care? Beware! That French pedicure or fruit facial you had in mind could just be how you end up supporting jihadis in the country.

Latin Times

Man Tries to Operate on Himself After Watching Surgery YouTube Videos to Try to Fix His Stomach Pain

A Mathura man attempted self-surgery after watching YouTube videos, but after excessive bleeding was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

The Times of India

DIY surgery disaster: Man performs stomach surgery on himself after watching YouTube, ends up in hospital

In a quite shocking case, a 32-year-old man from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, attempted to perform surgery on himself using YouTube tutorials. Raja Babu, a business graduate, had been experiencing mysterious stomach ache for months. Frustrated by ineffective medical consultations, he decided to take matters into his own hands—literally. He used…

Dynamite News

Criminal with Rs 1 lakh bounty killed in police encounter in UP's Mathura

The accused was wanted in several serious crimes including robbery, dacoity, murder. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jailed for ‘kidnapping’ her own child, a homeless woman’s long road to justice

In October 2023, news reports hailed the Mathura Government Railway Police for successfully reuniting a mother with her two-year-old daughter who had been “kidnapped” 10 months before. The police were lauded for their “extensive and unrelenting investigation”.

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