A large number of devotees thronged the ISKCON temple in Raipur to perform puja of lord Krishna on the occasion of Krishna-Janmashtami on Monday.
Elaborate arrangements were made at the temple for the festival celebrated with religious fervor. The temple premise was beautified with flowers and lightings. The idols of Radha- Krishna were decorated with flowers.The celebration started in the morning with Vyas Puja. The hymns echoing in the temple added to the ambience and devotees started arriving since the morning hours. The number of devotees increased as the day advanced.
Swami Siddharth Dass, President of ISKCON Raipur sent wishes to the people of Chhattisgarh on the auspicious occasion.
Media and publicity in-charge of the temple, Dilip Kedia, informed The Pioneer that elaborate arrangements were made for the festival at
the temple. Apart from decoration and lighting, Maha-prasad and special food are available for the devotees visiting the temple.