Mathura Ramlila Festival to Begin with Grand Ganesh Shobhayatra on Oct 3

Mathura, October 1, 2026: Preparations for the 21-day Shri Ramlila Mahotsav in Mathura have reached their final stages, with the local administration and the organizing body announcing the schedule for the upcoming cultural festivities. According to the official press release from Shri Ramlila Sabha (Regd.), the event will officially commence on October 3. The opening day will be marked by traditional Vedic rituals followed by a significant public procession that highlights the cultural heritage of the region.

Commencement Rituals and Traditional Ceremonies

The festival is set to begin at 10:00 AM on October 3 at the Shri Krishna Janmasthan Rangmanch. Officials confirmed that the proceedings will start with the sacred ‘Mukut Pujan’ and the worship of Lord Ganesha and Varun Dev, conducted according to Vedic traditions. Sabha President Jayanti Lal Agrawal and General Secretary Moolchand Garg stated that this ceremony involves the ritualistic blessing of the crowns and costumes worn by the performers who portray Lord Ram, Janaki, Bharat, Lakshman, Shatrughna, Hanuman, and other divine figures. The process of ‘Varan-Bandhan’ will ensure that all characters are ceremonially initiated into their roles for the duration of the 21-day event.

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The Grand Ganesh Shobhayatra Route

Following the morning rituals, a grand Ganesh Shobhayatra is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM from Gate No. 1 of Shri Krishna Janmasthan in Govind Nagar. Procession Minister Vinod Saraf described the event as a vibrant display featuring numerous attractive tableaus, traditional ‘Kali Akhadas,’ and famous musical bands. The deities will be seated on silver thrones, gracing the procession as it moves through the heart of Mathura. The route is meticulously planned to cover major landmarks, including Deeg Gate, Mandi Ramdas, Chowk Bazar, Swami Ghat, Chhatta Bazar, Holigate, Kotwali Road, Bharatpur Gate, and Daresi Road, before concluding back at the Shri Krishna Janmasthan.

Community Involvement and Official Appeals

The organizers have extended a warm invitation to the residents of Mathura to participate in the Shobhayatra in large numbers. Members of the Sabha, including Jugal Kishore Agrawal, Nand Kishore Agrawal, Pradeep Kumar Saraf (P.K.), Vijay Kumar Saraf Kirori, and Treasurer Shailesh Agrawal Saraf, have encouraged the public to welcome the procession with flowers and traditional hospitality. The committee highlighted that such community support is essential for the success of the 21-day festival.

A wide range of local representatives and committee members, including Income-Expenditure Inspector Ajay Master, Lila Minister Nagendra Mohan Mittal, and Publicity Minister Pt. Shashank Pathak, are overseeing the logistics. Other key contributors noted for their coordination include Dinesh Sadar, Sanjay Bijli, Surendra Sharma Khona, Ajay Kant Garg, Pradeep Goswami, Pt. Amit Bhardwaj, Shailu Hakim, Madanmohan Srivastava, Vijay Bahadur Singh, Anoop Tent, Raj Narayan Gaur, Bobby Hathi, Himanshu Sutiya, Vivek Sutiya, Chintaharan Chaturvedi, Gaurav Sajawat, Yogesh Aava, Rajiv Sharma, Ravi Prakash Sadi Wale, Anand Kumar Sadi Wale, Sanjay Kirori, Ajay Saraf, and Pawan Bablu Saraf. For further information or inquiries.