Lakhs throng ISKCON temples on Janmashtami
The celebrations drew large crowds, including several dignitaries. Among those present were Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa, Rajya Sabha MP and actor Jaggesh, MLA Muniraju,actors Shruti and Dhruva Sarja and IISc Professor Dr Madhavi Latha.
'We were happy to receive lakhs of devotees for the Janmashtami festival. Devotees from across the world also joined Swagatam Krishna, our digital celebrations,' said Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa, President of ISKCON Bangalore.
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