As part of the Abhishekam ceremony, Their Lordships Sri Radha Govinda were offered with Panchamrita (cow milk, curd, honey, etc.), Panchagavya (five sacred items from the cow), a variety of fruit juices, rare herbal powders, select varieties of flowers, and special Aushadhis, all offered with deep devotion. A moving rendition of "Radhe Radhe Video Song" was sung by devotees to delight Their Lordships. — By Arrangement

Hyderabad: Sri Radhastami Festival was celebrated grandly, at Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills today. On this auspious occasion of the Divine appearance of Lord Sri Krishna’s eternal consort Srimati Radha Rani, scores of devotees across the city visited the temple and received the blessings of Their Lordships.

From the break of Dawn, Sri Radha Govinda Deities graced the occasion, adorned in splendid Nava-vasthras and exquisite jewellery, offering devotees a Special Darshan. The Temple altars were adorned with a vibrant array of flowers, filling the air with their enchanting fragrance. The Evening was marked by the profoundly auspicious "108 Kalasha Sri Radha Govinda Abhishekam," performed by dedicated Pujaris amidst the recitation of Vedic Mantras and the soul-stirring melodies of Harinama Sankirtana.

As part of the Abhishekam ceremony, Their Lordships Sri Radha Govinda were offered with Panchamrita (cow milk, curd, honey, etc.), Panchagavya (five sacred items from the cow), a variety of fruit juices, rare herbal powders, select varieties of flowers, and special Aushadhis, all offered with deep devotion. A moving rendition of "Radhe Radhe Video Song" was sung by devotees to delight Their Lordships. The sumptuous Chappan Bhog (56 varieties of food items) offered to their Lordships was another highlight of the event, followed by a Raja Bhoga Arathi in the Afternoon.

In a Special Pravachan, His Grace Sri Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji (M.Tech, IIT Chennai), President of the Hare Krishna Movement, Hyderabad, emphasized the significance of Radhashtami, which falls on the Eighth Day of the bright fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada (August - September). He explained that Srimati Radharani is considered the Mother of the entire Universe, and devotees pray to Her on this auspicious day to bestow them with Krishna-Bhakti. A multitude of Sevas (services), including Shodashopacharams, Shringara Arathi, Raja Bhog Arati, Sandhya Arati, Maha Abhishekam, Jhulan (Unjala) Seva, Maha Pallaki Seva, Shayana Arati, Ekanta Seva, were meticulously performed to delight Their Lordships on this auspicious occasion.

All the attendees of the celebrations were served with delicious Dinner Prasadam and elaborate arrangements for visitors’ convenience were also provided at the Temple.

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