Silver fireplace kept in the service of Thakurji.
Dialogue Associate, Jagran, Vrindavan. Various kinds of efforts are being made by the servants to relieve Thakurji from the cold. In all the temples including Thakur Banke Bihariji, Thakur Radhadamodar, Thakur Radharamanlal, fire is being kept lit in a silver fireplace in front of Thakurji to protect him from the biting cold. Hot milk, Panchmeva and saffron halwa are also being served as part of Thakurji's offering.
Dry fruits and saffron being served as bhog
As the effect of winter increases, efforts have been started in the temples to protect Thakurji from the effects of winter. Thakurji is being made to wear warm clothes. In other temples including Thakur Banke Bihari Temple, Thakur Radhavallabh Temple, Thakur Radharaman, Thakur Radhadamodar Temple, fire is now being kept lit in a silver fireplace in front of the throne of Thakurji. A fire is being kept lit in a silver fireplace in front of Thakur Banke Bihariji.
four hours of enjoyment being served
Four prahar bhog is being offered to Thakur Banke Bihariji in the day. The quantity of Panchmeva and saffron in the offering has been increased. Balbhog is being served to Thakurji during Shringaar Aarti in the morning, Rajbhog before the doors of the temple are closed in the afternoon, Uthapan Bhog when the temple opens in the evening and Shayanbhog before the darshan of the temple is closed at night. Cashew nuts, almonds, pine nuts, pistachios are being included in the offering.
To give warmth to Thakurji during winter days, Sevayat is massaging him with various types of perfumes including henna. So that they can keep warm. After standing all day for darshan, Thakurji is being massaged every day in the afternoon and evening.
Sanil's quilt-mattress being spread
When Thakurji is made to sleep at night after giving darshan to the devotees throughout the day, Sanil quilt, mattress and pillow are being spread on his bed. So that they keep warm at night.