Though according to Narada Pancharatra (According to Asiatic Society of Bengal. Narada Pancharatra is one of the two oldest scriptures of Vaishanavite literature, the other being Shrimad Bhagawat). “Nityotsava, Nitya Saukhyo, Nitya Shri, Nitya Mangalsh” (Daily celebrations, Daily pleasure, Daily prosperity, Daily blessed). Yet at Shri RadhaVallabh Temple, people celebrate and rejoice service the Lord not only daily, grand occasions, annual festivals, but also on fulfillment of their cherished desire, e.g. marriage of son or daughter, birth of a child, construct in of new house, promotion, acquisition of new vehicle, conferment of some honor, starting new business of profit therein, victory in some court case etc. This is known as “MANORATHA” and could be celebrated by offerings “Mangal”, a (singing of praise of Shri-Shri Hit Harivansh Mahaprabhu and Shri-Shri Radha VallabhLalji), “Vyahula”, “Chhappan Bhog” etc. the details could be had from the Teekayat Adhikari of the Temple whose permission is a must for any such Special Service as he has to make necessary detailed arrangements for the celebrations, adjust the normal routine time-schedule of the Temple Service, and direct Temple servers such as, Priests preparing Bhog. Temple musicians (Samajis), decorators etc.
This “Manorathas” e.g. as “Vyahula” (Marriage Ceremony of the Lord) is a time- consuming event and draws hundreds of devotees from different places. The temple is well decorated, inside and outside, special feast of the Lord, His garbs, Ornaments, curtains etc. are being prepared, colorful electric and bright bulbs illuminate temple premises, Bands are in attendance, fireworks displayed, plantain trunks, various kinds of leaves and flowers, new pitchers with mango leaves and green coconut placed by the side of an special throne under a well decorated canopy in Jag Mohan (raised platform) on which the Deity comes out at the time of the ceremony to bless the devotees who celebrate the occasion for the pleasure and recreation of the Lord. Temple Musicians narrate special verses composed only to celebrate the festivity, whereas the Goswamis under the direction and supervision of Teekayat Adhikari perform various services and rituals connected with the occasion.
