The Hare Krishna Movement – Hyderabad is all set to celebrate the divine occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami on September 4 with grandeur and devotion at the majestic Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills. (Photo: By Arrangement)

Hyderabad: The Hare Krishna Movement – Hyderabad is all set to celebrate the divine occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami with grandeur and devotion at the majestic Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills.

The celebrations will be held on September 4 — promising a blissful and immersive experience for all devotees. This year’s Janmashtami offers a unique opportunity to have darshan of Lord Sri Krishna’s enchanting forms as Sri Radha Govinda, Sri Godha Krishna, Sri Laddu Gopal and Sri Makhan Krishna.

All devotees, who attend will also be blessed with the chance to participate in the sacred Jhulan/Unjala Seva to Sri Makhan Krishna, deepening their spiritual connection with the Lord. The celebrations will commence with the glorious Shringara Arati, a mesmerizing spectacle where the Deities Sri Radha Govinda are adorned with Nava Vastrams, exquisite jewelry, and splendid floral decorations followed by Visesha Naivedyam.

Sri Narasimha Homa (traditional vedic fire sacrifice) will be performed to bring in all auspiciousness and prosperity. A grand offering of Chappan Bhog —56 varieties of delicacies (Food Items) lovingly prepared by devotees — will be presented to the Lord. This will be followed by the auspicious Raja Bhoga Arati at noon.

The evening of September 4 is set to radiate divine splendor with the Krishna Anugraha Sandhya Maha Abhishekam, offering a sublime spiritual experience to all devotees. On the night of September 4, a truly extraordinary celebration unfolds — a Special Abhishekam to Sri Radha Govinda, beautifully performed with 108 Kalashas, begins at 10.30 pm, culminating in the glorious Maha Mangala Arathi at midnight, drenching the hearts of devotees in divine ecstasy.


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