Et Report
JAMMU, Aug 28: A grand function to mark the celebration of "Sri Krishna "Janamashtami", birth of Lord Krishna was celebrated with religious fervor and enthusiasm at International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Temple, Dream City, Muthi. Thousands of devotees from every nook and corner of the winter capital, thronged the ISKCON temple and took the blessings of Sri Sri Gaur Radha Krishna. They worshipped to celebrate the festival and offered special ' bhog' on the occasion, waiting in queues outside the temples to have darshan of Lord Krishna. The temple was aptly decorated with flowers and lights besides special book stalls was also installed with scores of lord Krishna books depicting his teachings. Devotees observed day-long fasts as special delicacies for the occasion remained an attraction. Devotees were seen chanting the mahamantra, "Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare" going into the state of trance. Earlier the programme started with Mangal Aarti, followed by day long Akhand- Kirtan followed Gaur Aarti in the evening. Meanwhile children dressed as 'Krishna' and 'Gopikas' and floats depicting various incarnations of the Lord were the highlights of the celebration. Addressing the gathering Sarvabhaum Battacharya Dasa highlighted the teachings of Lord Krishna according to Srimad Baghwat Gita. He said teachings of Srimad Bhagwad Gita is still relevant in our life and the birth festival of Lord Krishna will surely strengthen the social fabric of our society. The festival celebrates teachings of Lord Krishna discipline, knowledge and selfless action, which are timeless, he added. The youth in scores break down the "Dahi Handi" to conclude the function. At last Falahar Prashadam was served to the devotees where the devotees of Lord Krishna also showed their participation with enthusiasm. |
