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Deity Returns Home after 300 Years - The Return Journey of Laddoo Gopal from Nathdwara to Mathura

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Navneet Priyaji, the deity from Mathura, had to go into exile because of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. To escape from his persecution, the idol was shifted to the now famous Sri Nathdwara temple in Rajasthan.
 Vaishnavites from around India and abroad assembled at Braj during this occasion. A grand procession too was organized.

CNN IBN reports a similar story. No idea whether both are same or not:


From CNN IBN:
Laddu Gopal has set off on a two-week holiday from Nathdwara in Rajasthan to Mathura and it’s his first one in 327 years.
The two and a half year old Lord Krishna set off for his hometown Mathura amidst cheering devotees. And the people in Nathdwara thronged the streets to say ‘bye bye’ to baby Krishna.
One thing is sure the deity is returning to Mathura after 300-odd years. And it is a time for celebration in Mathura.