Week-long Janmashtami celebrations from today
ISKCON management committee representatives announced that all preparations are in place for the week-long festivities.
They invited everyone to visit the temple at Gowtama Ghat and receive blessings and Prasad. Speaking at a press conference, ISKCON Temple Management Committee members Ravindra Chaitanya and Hema Nimai Das outlined the daily schedule. Each evening from 4 pm, there will be Vishwa Shanti Yagnam, Vahana Sevas, discourses on Sri Krishna's Leelas, Unjala Seva and various cultural programmes.
On August 16th, the day of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, a special Yagna Seva will be performed at 9 am. At 1 pm, the District Collector, SP, and other dignitaries will present prizes to students who won various competitions organised by ISKCON.
The 'Utti Utsavam' will be held at 3 pm, followed by 'Teppotsavam' at 6 pm, and the 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' for Radha Krishna at 10 pm.
On August 17th, to mark the birth anniversary of ISKCON founder-acharya Srila Prabhupada, an 'Abhishekam' and special discourse will be held at 11 am. On this day, free Anna Prasadam distribution will also be available for all devotees from 9 am onwards.
Other participants in the press conference included Srihari Karunadas and Krishna Venkatesh.
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