10 sq km area around Shrikrushna’s birthplace in Mathura declared as a pilgrimage site
Selling of alcohol and meat banned
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) – 10 km2 area around Shrikrushna’s birthplace in Mathura has been declared as a pilgrimage site by Uttar Pradesh Government. This area has 22 Nagar Nigam wards. They are declared as a pilgrimage site. Due to this, the selling of meat and alcohol has been banned in this area.
UP: 22 wards in Mathura with Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi at centre declared as holy pilgrimage site, sale of meat and alcohol bannedhttps://t.co/cAJuJOQz7I
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