Bangalore, April 13, 2023:
ISKCON Bangalore witnessed the grand festivity of Brahma Rathotsava, the anniversary to mark the appearance day of the deities at the Hare Krishna Hill temple, Rajaji Nagar. The Deities of ISKCON Bangalore were installed in 1997 on the auspicious tithi of Purvashadha in the month of Chaitra. This particular day is celebrated with much more grandeur, and the Lord rides on a special chariot known as Brahma Ratha. During this occasion, Sri Radha Krishnachandra were adorned in a vishesha alankara and offered an elaborate naivedya consisting of 108 items. A play titled ‘unfailing protection’ was performed by FOLK – the youth wing of ISKCON Bangalore, on this occasion. A grand Churnabhisheka was conducted for all the Deities on the following day.
Brahmotsava is an annual 12-day festival celebrated at ISKCON Bangalore to commemorate the divine appearance of the Deities at Hare Krishna Hill, Rajajinagar. The festivities commenced with the Dhwaja Arohana (hoisting the sacred flag of Garuda) on 4 April, 2023. Every evening, the deities of Sri Radha Krishnachandra were adorned in different alankaras and carried on a procession in various vahanas (carriers) around the temple. Cultural programs like dance and drama were performed by renowned artistes followed by Jhulan Seva amidst melodious kirtans and bhajans.
Thousands of devotees participated enthusiastically and offered various sevas to Lord Krishna during the 26th Brahmotsava celebrations of the temple. The festival will culminate on 15 April with the Dhwaja Avarohana (lowering of the Garuda flag) and Maha Samprokshana of the sanctified water.
