CM Yogi pays obeisance at Mathura temple

The Chief Minister of UP paid obeisance to the principal deity of Ladli Ji temple in Barsana. He was offered a 'dupatta', a Radha-Krishna idol and 'prasadam' and was accompanied by some other ministers.

Mathura (UP): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid obeisance to the principal deity of Ladli Ji temple in Barsana here on Tuesday.

Temple receiver Krishna Murari Goshwami said Adityanath was offered a 'dupatta', a Radha-Krishna idol and 'prasadam'.

District Magistrate Sarvagya Ram Mishra and SSP Gaurav Grover supervised the security of the chief minister inside the temple.

As a security measure, the entry of pilgrims remained suspended for a brief period when Adityanath was inside the temple, an official said.

The chief minister received a warm welcome by the Goshwami Community (priests).

Uttar Pradesh Ministers Laxmi Narain Chaudhary and Shrikant Sharma accompanied the chief minister during the visit to the temple.

PTI report.