Grand Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at Hare Krishna Golden Temple in Hyderabad

Hyderabad’s Hare Krishna Golden Temple hosted grand Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, featuring darshan of Lord Krishna in multiple forms, Unjala Seva, 56 Chappan Bhog offerings, Shodashopachara Seva, and the evening 108-Kalasha Sandhya Maha Abhishekam, attracting devotees from across the city

Hyderabad: The Sri Krishna Janmashtami festival was celebrated grandly at the Hare Krishna Golden Temple in Banjara Hills on Saturday.

Lord Sri Krishna gave darshan to devotees in multiple forms, including Sri Radha Govinda, Sri Godha Krishna, and Sri Laddu Gopal. Devotees also had the opportunity to perform Unjala (Jhulan) Seva for Laddu Gopal. Scores of people from across the city visited the temple to receive the Lord’s blessings on this auspicious occasion, according to a press release.

The celebrations began with Shodashopachara Seva at 4:30 am. Lord Sri Radha Govinda was adorned with select flowers, nava vastras, and specially crafted jewellery. The enchanting Shringara Arati marked the start of darshan, extending divine blessings to devotees. The Jhulan or Unjala Seva for Sri Laddu Gopal commenced simultaneously, allowing attendees to participate in this sacred ritual.

In the morning, the auspicious Sri Sudarshana Narasimha Homa was performed for the welfare and prosperity of all. An offering of 56 meticulously prepared dishes, known as Chappan Bhog, captivated attendees, followed by a splendid Raja Bhoga Arati enhanced by resonant bhajans and kirtans.

The festivities included four elaborate abhishekams to Sri Radha Govinda at noon, evening, and midnight. The highlight of the day was the mesmerizing Vishesha 108-Kalasha Sandhya Maha Abhishekam, conducted in the evening.