ISKCON Janmashtami Preparations Meeting Held
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Nagpur: Under the inspiration of Srila Lokanath Swami Maharaj, a disciple of ISKCON Founder-Acharya AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, ISKCON Nagpur's Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple will celebrate Krishna Janmashtami Mahotsav on August 16.
A preparatory meeting, chaired by Dr Shyamsundar Sharma, chairman of Annamrita Foundation Nagpur and ISKCON Nagpur spokesperson, was held at the temple. Chief guest was Kanish Vadera from Amsterdam, along with his daughter Pavitra Vadera.
Also present on the stage were festival committee heads Vishal Das and Venugopal Das, Dharma Putra Yudhishthir Das from the accounts department, and Sachitanay Gaur Prabhu from the social media department.
The stage was conducted by Venugopal Prabhu. All speakers shared details of the Janmashtami celebrations.
This year, the festival will be in a waterproof pandal near the temple. On August 15, special darshan will be open from 4.30am till midnight. On Janmashtami day, rituals will start with mangala aarti at 4.30am, followed by kirtans, shringar aarti, guru puja, and Srimad-Bhagavatam discourse. From 11am onwards, continuous abhishek will be performed by devotees.
The evening programme from 5pm will feature Hare Krishna kirtans, guest welcomes, and cultural performances including Bharatanatyam, devotional dances, dramas, and thematic presentations. The celebration will conclude at midnight with maha aarti and offering of 56 bhog items.
Festival coordination involves contributions from numerous devotees, ensuring a grand celebration.
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