Janmashtami At Madan Mohan Temple

On the occasion of Janmashtami, Madan Mohan temple of Cooch Behar is
being decorated. At first, rajmata of Cooch Behar used to worship Lord
Krishna in her palace. But, in the year 1928, when Madan Mohan temple
was erected, Lord Krishna is being worshipped there till date.

Tomorrow, on the occasion of Janmashtami - naru, taler bora, murir
moa, sweets and 5 fruits would be the 'bhog' of Madan Mohan. No 'anno
bhog' would be there on this auspicious occasion, - the 'paron' or
'anno bhog' would be served to Lord Krishna on the next day with rice,
5 items of fry, 'panchamel' sabji and sweets would be there. Janmashtami puja would be performed tomorrow from 8:57 pm onwards.

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A. B.

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