Media Release
Mangaluru, Aug 24: The ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple in Kulai, Mangaluru, is gearing up for a grand Janmashtami celebration with an exciting four-day festival from August 25 to 28. The event will feature a diverse array of spiritual and cultural activities, including a grand Abhisheka, Ratha Yatra, Jhulan Utsava, and more.
Event Highlights:
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August 25: The festival commences with a children’s competition from 9 am to 1 pm, featuring a quiz, Krishna Vesha, Shloka Recitation, and Drawing. On-site registration is available; for queries, contact 9538564730 or 9740097437.
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August 26: The main Janmashtami celebrations include a grand Abhisheka, special midnight aarti at 12 am, and Ecstatic Kirtana. Abhisheka sewa bookings can be made by calling 8100031040.
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August 27: Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja, honouring the founder Acharya of ISKCON, will take place from 10 am to 1 pm.
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August 28: The festival concludes with a grand Ratha Yatra and Mosaru Kudike, starting at 3 pm. Daily Prasadam will be served, and Jhulan and Archana sewas are available throughout the festival.
Free bus service
To facilitate access, a free bus service will operate between Kulai Honnakatte Junction (NH 66) and the temple at Kodikere from 8 am to 9 pm, with extended service till midnight on August 26 for Janmashtami.
Temple overview
Inaugurated on August 19, the ISKCON Kulai, Mangaluru temple spans 1.5 acres and includes a grand temple hall, Annadana hall, air-conditioned auditorium, seminar halls, Brahmachari ashram, dormitories, guest rooms, a library, and a bookshop.
The temple also features an open-air auditorium, Govinda's Restaurant, and Kalyani (temple pond), along with a GITA College dedicated to Bhagavad Gita studies.
A Temple built through devotion
This temple stands out as it was funded through donations from participants of the "Understand Gita in 18 Days" online course, which achieved global success during the Covid-19 pandemic. With nearly 1 million participants worldwide, this initiative underscores the temple’s unique foundation.
Future plans
Construction is underway for a residential Gita College within the temple complex, aimed at providing a structured environment for comprehensive Bhagavad Gita study and application.
For more details on the festival schedule, sewa bookings, or transportation, please contact:
Nama Nishtha Das
President
ISKCON, Kulai, Mangaluru,
9845261300/ 9535752444