Devotees take darshan of Bhagwan Krishna and Radha at the ISKCON Mandir in Dhaka, Bangladesh as ISKCON has begun the three-day celebration amidst Krishna Janmashtami.
The celebrations marks one of the most important religious events for the Hindu community in Bangladesh.
#WATCH | Dhaka, Bangladesh: Devotees take darshan of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha at the ISKCON temple in Dhaka as ISKCON has begun the three-day celebration amidst Krishna Janmashtami. pic.twitter.com/CJE6YbaOV5
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Speaking on the occasion, General Secretary of ISKCON Bangladesh, Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari, told media. “… Tomorrow is the appearance day of Bhagwan Krishna… Throughout the day, programs are held on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, including kirtan. In the evening, there will be the bathing ceremony…We have a three-day program, and many people will attend it…The government is taking the best security measures. We had a meeting with the police… They have ensured that nothing will happen this time…”
#WATCH | Dhaka, Bangladesh: General Secretary of ISKCON Bangladesh, Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari, says, "… Tomorrow is the appearance day of Lord Krishna… Throughout the day, programs are held on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, including kirtan. In the evening, there… https://t.co/ugz4Fqatps pic.twitter.com/jqfJhvuWpv
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Devotees are flocking to ISKCON’s central Mandir in Swamibagh, Dhaka, to participate in various phases of the festival, which include pujas, kirtans, aartis, the Mahabhishek ceremony, discussion meetings, cultural programmes, Kirtan Mela, and religious plays. The Mandir also hosts a fair, where devotees buy sweets and gifts to mark the occasion.
Commenting on the spiritual essence of the festival, Das Brahmachari said, “May Bhagwan Krishna bless who are righteous and may He change the mindset of those who are evil and turn them into good people. I pray that as many people as there are in the world, everyone will be happy. We have bathing programs – water to Krishna, religious meetings, Kirtans. So many people will attend.”
He also reflected on past challenges, saying, “Sometimes, there were attacks on Hindus and Hindu Mandirs in Bangladesh. We have helped the victims’ families. We are going to village to village, city to city, giving assurance. We will not leave Bangladesh. Bangladesh is our birthplace. We are giving assurance to the Hindu communities.”
(with inputs from ANI)
