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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Patna ISKCON temple turns Vrindavan on Janmashtami with 8 tons of flowers from Bangkok & Mauritius, offers 18-hour darshan for devotees to welcome lord Krishna
This year, Patna's ISKCON temple on Buddha Marg has pulled out all the stops to make Janmashtami feel like a magical trip to Vrindavan. Think 8 tonnes of fresh flowers – yes, literally tonnes – flown in from Bangkok, Mauritius, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Pune, all to deck up Banke Bihari's court. The temple smells like a florist's dream and looks like a Pinterest board of divine décor. The theme this year is Vrindavan itself, giving devotees the illusion of stepping straight into Krishna's playground. Patna gets its own Vrindavan vibes with 8 ton imported flowers to welcome lord Krishna on Janmashtami 2025 If you think darshan is just a morning-evening thing, think again. The temple doors opened at 7 am and will stay open till 1 am, a full 18 hours of Krishna love. Devotees are flocking in from every corner of the city and beyond, with temple authorities expecting a record-breaking 8 lakh visitors. That is a lakh more than last year. Clearly, Banke Bihari has upgraded his fan base. Patna's ISKON temple will remain open for 18 hours darshan for devotees From Mayapuri to Vrindavan, musical troupes have taken over the stage with continuous bhajan-kirtan that refuses to let the festive beats die down. Imagine the atmosphere: dhols, cymbals, soulful voices, and a crowd that cannot stop clapping along. It is the kind of music that gets into your bones and makes even the shyest devotee want to dance. Patna's ISKON temple's royal treat to lord Krishna When it comes to pampering Krishna, the arrangements are fit for royalty. Picture this: a grand abhishek with 251 silver urns, a lavish spread of 501 dishes for Mahabhog, and a special Dakshinavarti conch abhishek that continues throughout the day. Add to that a cradle where devotees can swing the baby form of Krishna – cue heart-melting vibes. It is not just worship; it is divine theatrics. 8 lakh people expected at Patna's ISKON temple With 8 lakh people expected, things could have turned into chaos, but the temple management has levelled up. Waterproof pandals are up (because monsoons love drama too), bamboo barricades have been set to guide queues, and men and women have separate lines all the way from Ashok Cinema Hall and Maurya Lok. For those worried about endless waiting for prasadam, the fix is here: multiple priests instead of just one, ensuring smoother distribution. Basically, divine project management 101. To keep the vibe festive but safe, heavy police deployment, barricading, and private bouncers are all part of the scene. The queues may be long, but the organisation is tight, keeping things secure and seamless. Janmashtami 2025 The temple spokesperson has made it clear, this Janmashtami is not just about rituals, it is about love and devotion in technicolour. The fragrance of imported flowers, the ceaseless kirtan, and the spectacle of silver urns create a sensory overload designed to touch every heart. The goal? That every devotee walks away with peace, joy, and a slice of Krishna's eternal charm.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Shrawan spirit sweeps city as women flock to markets
Patna: As the holy month of Shrawan begins on Friday and continues till August 9, women across Patna are preparing for the monthlong rituals by adorning themselves with the traditional "solah shringar" and performing Shiva worship. While married women observe fasts and offer prayers for the well-being of their husbands, unmarried girls also fast to fulfil their wishes. Rinku Singh, a dupatta seller, said, "Every year Shrawan has different trends. This year, 'moss green' is the crowd favourite." He added that cotton remains the most preferred material, given the humidity and frequent rains while silk is usually avoided. A bangle seller at Maurya Lok said green is considered Lord Shiva's favourite colour. The display of green glass and lac bangles is prominent across shops, not just for aesthetics but because wearing green is believed to bring prosperity to married life and symbolises the seasonal greenery and growth in vegetation. Despite concerns about online shopping cutting into their sales, Shayan and Sourav, who run their 25-year-old family business of accessories, say Shrawan remains a highly profitable season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Seniors Are Ditching Finger Pricks with This Breakthrough Monitor Thelifeh Undo "Our regular customers still come to the shop. Online shopping hasn't made a big dent yet. Sundays are the busiest, as women prepare for Monday's Shivji puja. On such days, we make profits of Rs 10,000–Rs 15,000," said Shayan. Nilu Mishra, a customer buying green bangles, noted, "Only married women wear green bangles and bindis as they symbolise marriage. Unmarried women wear green clothes and apply mehendi (henna) on their hands." Another customer, Anuradha Kumari, added, "Married women gift bangles and vermillion to one another in the community. It is believed to bring good luck and abundance." Temples across Patna are also gearing up for the devotional surge. Women begin queueing as early as 4am for jal abhishek and rudra abhishek, which continue till late evening. Sonu Kumar, a member of Anisabad Shiv Mandir, said, "The temple has been cleaned and painted. It will be lit in green, and sound systems are ready. The community contributes every year to the celebration of Shrawan." At Shri Shiv Mandir, Boring Road, priest Umesh Kumar Dwivedi said the temple sees over 1,000 devotees every Monday during the month. Mahavir Mandir, one of Patna's largest temples, offers one-hour rudra abhishek slots. These are booked for Rs 2,310 on regular days and Rs 2,750 on Mondays, with bookings starting as early as May to reduce rush. "Around 1,300 bookings have already been made," said K Sudhakaran, the temple's campus superintendent. A fourth shivling on the second floor will be inaugurated on Friday, the first day of Shrawan.
