India, March 8 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday that, if God blesses, a grand temple dedicated to Lord Krishna will be constructed in Mathura, akin to the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya.

After attending a meeting of the Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad, Yogi Adityanath visited the birthplace of Lord Krishna and addressed the devotees gathered for bhajan and Rasiya singing at the Leela Manch near the birthplace. "The tradition of celebrating festivals is a significant strength in India. If Krishna Kanhaiya blesses, a grand temple of Lord Krishna will be built here, just like the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya," the Chief Minister said.

Earlier, Adityanath said, "Although I was not present during the Holi cel...