13-08-2025
Grand Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations planned at ISKCON Temple in Hubballi
Various rituals and programmes will be held at ISKCON Temple located in between Hubballi and Dharwad for three days as part of Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations on Friday and Saturday.
Addressing presspersons in Hubballi on Wednesday, president of Hubballi Dharwad ISKCON Rajiv Lochan Dasa said that grand celebrations have been planned on the temple premises and accordingly, arrangements are being made.
Rajiv Lochan Dasa said that the rituals at the temple will begin at 4.30 a.m. and through the day and night, there will be various rituals and programmes on both the days. Also, there will be cultural programmes by various troupes.
He said that the Mahabhishekam as part of Sri Krishna Janmashtami will begin at 9.30 p.m. on Saturday. The Mahabhishekam will conclude with Mahamangalarati at midnight to signify the birth of Lord Krishna, he said.
He said that NWKRTC and Bendre Transport Service have agreed to operate special buses between 11 p.m. and 1.30 a.m. on Saturday for the benefit of the devotees.
Rajiv Lochan Dasa said that on Sunday, the 129th appearance day of the founder of ISKCON Swami Prabhupada will be celebrated through various rituals and programmes.
Vice-president of Hubballi Dharwad ISKCON Raghottam Dasa was present.
