<p>Jaipur: Lakhs of devotees thronged temples across Rajasthan on Saturday to celebrate Janmashtami, with Jaipur's historic Govind Devji temple witnessing a massive footfall since the early hours of the day, officials said.</p>.<p>Devotees began queuing up at the Govind Devji temple around 3 am for Mangal darshan, which opened at 4.30 am.</p>.<p>Lines of devotees extended well beyond the temple premises, and authorities said lakhs are expected to offer prayers throughout the day.</p>.On Janmashtami, Yunus says committed to keeping bond of communal harmony ‘unbroken’.<p>Similar rush was witnessed at other prominent temples including Gopinathji, ISKCON and Akshaya Patra temples in Jaipur.</p>.<p>Police have strengthened security arrangements with the use of technology-driven surveillance. CCTV cameras installed at key temples are being used to monitor suspicious elements, Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph said.</p>.<p>"Apart from advanced CCTV cameras installed at prominent places, policemen in civil dress have been deployed to ensure safe environment for devotees," the officer added.</p>.<p>Temples across the city and other districts have been adorned with flowers and lighting for the festivities, which will culminate with midnight rituals marking the birth of Lord Krishna. </p>
<p>Jaipur: Lakhs of devotees thronged temples across Rajasthan on Saturday to celebrate Janmashtami, with Jaipur's historic Govind Devji temple witnessing a massive footfall since the early hours of the day, officials said.</p>.<p>Devotees began queuing up at the Govind Devji temple around 3 am for Mangal darshan, which opened at 4.30 am.</p>.<p>Lines of devotees extended well beyond the temple premises, and authorities said lakhs are expected to offer prayers throughout the day.</p>.On Janmashtami, Yunus says committed to keeping bond of communal harmony ‘unbroken’.<p>Similar rush was witnessed at other prominent temples including Gopinathji, ISKCON and Akshaya Patra temples in Jaipur.</p>.<p>Police have strengthened security arrangements with the use of technology-driven surveillance. CCTV cameras installed at key temples are being used to monitor suspicious elements, Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph said.</p>.<p>"Apart from advanced CCTV cameras installed at prominent places, policemen in civil dress have been deployed to ensure safe environment for devotees," the officer added.</p>.<p>Temples across the city and other districts have been adorned with flowers and lighting for the festivities, which will culminate with midnight rituals marking the birth of Lord Krishna. </p>