Janmashtami, security tightened in temples

Security measures were tightened around the main temples and markets in the capital on the eve of Janmashtami - the birthday of Lord Krishna, to be held on 02 September this year. Thousands of faithful are expected to visit the temples of the capital on the eve of Janmashtami Wednesday, and the climax of the celebrations at midnight when the god is supposed to have arisen.

Special arrangements were made for security of great temples including the Temple Lakshmi Narayan and Hanuman temple in central Delhi, the ISKCON temple and Chhatarpur temple in south Delhi and the Gauri Shankar temple in Chandni Chowk.

Delhi police spokesman Rajan Bhagat said: "Security has been increased on all markets and traffic plans have been prepared on the eve of the celebrations. Deploying gunmen held in temples. Metal detectors and door CCTVs have been installed on all of these temples. "He also said that in addition to police, several temples have also instructed their own volunteers to supervise strict the premises of the temple during the festival.

Lakshmi Narayan temple, popularly known as Birla Mandir already has 16 cameras and two metal detectors to keep a watchful eye on visitors. In Iskcon temple in South Delhi, which attracts Crowds of devotees on Janmashtami, watchtowers raised several to follow the movement of the faithful. For security reasons, you will not be allowed to carry a purse, camera or cell phone inside the temple premises.