Mathura, July 27 -- A large number of devotees thronged at Mathura's Shri Banke Bihari temple on Sunday on the occasion of Hariyali Teej.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar stated that police had been deployed for the safety and security of the people.

"On the occasion of Hariyali Teej, a large number of devotees have visited Shri Banke Bihari Temple and other main temples. Arrangements have been made for their convenience. The police have been deployed for the safety and security of the people..." SSP Kumar told ANI.

Significantly, Hariyali Teej is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Tritiya of the month of Shravan. The festival of Hariyali Teej holds importance in Hinduism because on this day, Lord Shiva accepted Goddess Parva...