Midnight Bliss: Krishna's Appearance Celebration at Shri Krishna Janmasthan

On Monday midnight, Shri Krishna Janmasthan witnessed a grand celebration as thousands of devotees gathered for Krishna's 'Prakatya darshan.' The event included Maha Aarti, devotional dancing, and the Abhishek ceremony, concluding with the distribution of Prasadam. Amidst the fervor, no incidents were reported.

On Monday midnight, over 25 lakh devotees congregated at Shri Krishna Janmasthan for the 'Prakatya darshan' of Lord Krishna. With the clock striking 12, the Bhagwat Bhavan temple's doors opened, leading to the Maha Aarti amid heightened excitement.

The entire atmosphere resonated with chants of 'Nand Ke Anand Bhayo Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki,' as devotees broke into spontaneous dance. The sounds of conchs, drums, cymbals, and mridang filled the air, elevating the spiritual experience. Devotees eagerly reached for tophees and toys tossed from the temple balcony, seen as holy Prasadam.

The celebration proceeded with the Abhishek ceremony held by priests and trustee Anurag Dalmia, featuring a blend of milk, curd, honey, khandsari, ghee, and herbal medicines. The ritual lasted 40 minutes and concluded with the 'Sringar Aarti.' The temple remained open until 2:00 AM, and Prasadam was distributed at the exit, wrapping up a night of divine celebration.

(With inputs from agencies.)