Hyderabad Hare Krishna Golden Temple celebrates Govardhana Puja and Karthika Deepotsavam

Devotees celebrated Sri Govardhana Puja and Karthika Deepotsavam at Hyderabad’s Hare Krishna Golden Temple on Tuesday. The festivities featured a Govardhan Hill replica, Annakuta offerings, Gau Puja, kirtans, Pallaki Utsavam, and devotional rituals, including Karthika Deepam and Damodara Arati ceremonies

Hyderabad: The Hare Krishna Golden Temple in Hyderabad witnessed vibrant celebrations on Tuesday as a large number of devotees turned-up with spiritual fervor and festivities to take part in Sri Govardhana Puja and Karthika Deepotsavam.

The centerpiece of the traditional event, organised by Hare Krishna Movement, Hyderabad, was a replica of Govardhan Hill, together with an Annakuta offering comprising a variety of traditional cookies, sweets, savories and fruits that were presented in earthen pots and patras.

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The festival began with the Gau Puja and in the evening Govardhan Hill replica was unveiled for darshan and parikrama. The evening was filled with kirtans and ‘Pallaki Utsavam’ honoring Srila Prabhupada and Radha Govinda, followed by Darshan and Arati, a press release said.

The Karthika Deepotsavam began with the lighting of the auspicious Karthika Deepam and a grand Damodara Arati to Yashoda Damodara amidst the enchanting chants of “Damodara Ashtakam,” captivating all present.

Speaking at the occasion, Satya Gaura Chandra Swami, president, HKM, Hyderabad explained the significance of Govardhana Leela, as described in Srimad Bhagavatam and illustrating Krishna’s compassion and direct protection for his devotees.