Celebrating Sri Krishna Janmashtami: A Devotional Confluence at ISKCON Temples

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj led celebrations at ISKCON temples. Thousands of devotees participated in the festivities, with special prayers and elaborate security arrangements. Celebrations were marked by midnight Maha Arti and participation of key political figures, emphasizing unity and devotion.

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, accompanied by his family, visited the ISKCON temple in Vasantpur, Bengaluru, to celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami on Monday. 'Happy Shri Krishna Janmashtami to all. I pray that Lord Krishna bestows health, happiness, peace, and prosperity on everyone,' Kumaraswamy posted on X.

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj offered prayers at the ISKCON temple in Delhi, expressing her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Unified Pension Scheme. 'I feel really happy after visiting the ISKCON temple... I congratulate everyone on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami... PM Modi gave a huge relief to employees by approving the Unified Pension Scheme,' Swaraj noted.

Vrajendra Nandan Das, ISKCON National Communications Director, highlighted the global celebratory fervor. 'ISKCON is celebrating this festival worldwide. Thousands of devotees came to offer their prayers when the doors of ISKCON Delhi opened at 4:30 am,' he said. The 'Maha Abhishek' begins at 9:30 pm, followed by 'Chhappan Bhog' at 11 pm and the 'Maha Arti' at midnight. Over 2,000 security personnel, drones, and special teams ensure safety at Mathura's Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, where UP CM Yogi Adityanath will join the celebrations.

(With inputs from agencies.)