Amid PM Modi’s cultural push, a digital journey tracing Lord Krishna's path from Mathura to Dwarka is set to launch this Makar Sankranti, January 14. This initiative, spearheaded by Sanatan Wisdom, aims to document and digitally preserve over 500 temples, manuscripts, and cultural sites that mark Krishna's journey across five states.
The project seeks to unite research, history, and living traditions on a unified public platform. By making Krishna's cultural legacy accessible globally through multilingual content and a documentary series, the initiative aligns with Prime Minister Modi's broader vision of showcasing and preserving India's rich cultural heritage.
Prime Minister Modi has emphasized the importance of preserving heritage for strengthening the nation's future. He has actively linked cultural revival with development, highlighting initiatives like the Somnath Sanskrit University, expansion of Keshod Airport, and the development of pilgrimage circuits to boost spiritual tourism. Modi has also inaugurated the Bharat Mandapam, showcasing India's cultural strength and vision, and dedicated the new Parliament House to the nation. These efforts reflect a commitment to rejuvenate key pilgrimage sites and promote spiritual harmony.
The digital project tracing Krishna's journey reflects this commitment by connecting scattered places and memories, aiming to rebuild a cultural map that speaks to history, philosophy, and contemporary audiences. Sanatan Wisdom, inspired by Madhya Pradesh government’s Shri Krishna Patheya project, has been working to understand how Krishna's presence shaped the social and cultural fabric of the places he touched. Their team is documenting stories from scriptures and local memories.
The organization is creating a documentary to connect with youth, combining research with engaging visual and auditory experiences. The digital map will extend from Mathura, Krishna's birthplace, to Dwarka, where he established his kingdom, and will include places like Ujjain, where Krishna studied, Janapav, believed to be where Parashuram handed Krishna the Sudarshan Chakra, and Kurukshetra, the ground of the Mahabharata.
PM Modi has encouraged the youth to take India's culture abroad through gaming innovations using stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. He has also stated that Digital India is driving the rise of the "Orange Economy," covering culture, content, and creativity and has resulted in India becoming a global hub for media, film, gaming, music and digital talent. This Mathura-Dwarka digital journey aligns with these initiatives by utilizing digital platforms to promote and preserve India's cultural heritage.
As India celebrates 75 years of independence, initiatives like this contribute to the "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav," aimed at celebrating the country's history, culture, and achievements. The digital documentation of Lord Krishna's journey from Mathura to Dwarka showcases India's cultural pride and aims to strengthen unity by enhancing understanding between people of diverse cultures.
