First 'Dandauti Parikrama' of Mathura begins tomorrow

The first ever 'Dandauti Parikrama' of the holy city will begin tomorrow.
Dandauti Parikrama refers to the practice of covering the entire distance of 'parikrama' (circumambulation) by lying down and rolling over.
Till now, devotees perform 'Dandauti Parikrama' of Goverdhan, Vrindaban, Barsana, Nandgaon, Baldeo and 'Chaurasi Kos' (about 250 km).
The event is being organised to pay homage to spiritual leader of the Chaturvedi community late Guru Gopal Peetha Bitthalesh Ji Maharaj who passed away a year before.
"Since Sri Krishna Janmasthan in Mathura is the place of incarnation of Lord Krishna, 'Dandauti Parikrama' of such an auspicious place will bring good omen to Brijwasis," said Gopeshwar Nath Chaturvedi, convenor of the event.

"Hundreds of disciples of Gopal Vaishnav Peethadheeshwar late Bitthalesh Ji Mahraj will start 'Dandauti Parikrama' after paying obeisance to the Yamuna tomorrow," Gopal Peethadhishwar Acharya Parsottam Lal stated.
The 'parikrama' will conclude at Vishram Ghat on November 15.