{
  "id": 4903615,
  "title": "Mathura Janmashtami 2026: 500 Drones To Showcase Krishna Leelas in Sky, Grand Celebrations Planned At Janmabhoomi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/mathura-janmashtami-2026-500-drones-to-showcase-krishna-leelas-in-sky",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T16:36:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/mathura-janmashtami-2026-500-drones-to-showcase-krishna-leelas-in-sky-grand-celebrations-planned-at-janmabhoomi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mathura prepares for extraordinary Janmashtami in 2026, featuring drone displays of Krishna Leelas. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has laid out a plan for grand and divine celebrations at the birthplace of Lord Shri Krishna. This year, 500 drones will take to the sky, showcasing scenes from Lord Krishna's life, beginning at around 9 pm on September 4. The drone show will be visible up to a distance of 3-4 km from Janmabhoomi, allowing devotees in the surrounding areas to witness the spectacle. Prior to the drone show, cultural programs will take place at Panchjanya Auditorium in Dampier Nagar from September 2 to September 4. These programs include performances by renowned artists and various devotional music presentations. Security measures will be enhanced with barricades, parking sites, watchtowers, and drone cameras monitoring the crowds and routes in the city.",
  "summary": "Lucknow, September 1: In accordance with the vision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, preparations are in the final stage to give the Janmashtami festival a grand and divine form in Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Shri Krishna. This Janmashtami, Mathura will witness a unique confluence of modern technology with faith and devotion. On this occasion, devotees arriving from across the country and…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Janmashtami 2026: ISKCON Temples In Mumbai Prepare Special Costumes, Grand Celebrations For Krishna Janmotsav",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/janmashtami-2026-iskcon-temples-in-mumbai-prepare-special-costumes",
        "published": "2026-09-01T13:52:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}