Updated On: 26 August, 2024 04:34 PM IST | Divya Nair
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan visited the Radha Ras Bihari Temple of ISKCON at Juhu in Mumbai on the occasion of Janmashtami on Monday. (Pic/X)

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Krishna Janmashtami is being celebrated on Monday, August 26, this year across the country. Devotees traditionally fast and decorate temples and homes with flowers, diyas, and lights
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In a post on X, the Governor`s official handle informed that President of Juhu ISKCON Brajhari Das, Zonal Secretary Devki Nandan Das, Director of Bhakti Vedant Institute Rasraj Das and Vice President Mukund Madhav Das were present along with CP Radhakrishnan

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The ISKCON temple sees huge crowds on Janmashtami every year. The temple will conduct a Maha Aarti at midnight on the occasion of Janmashtami
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In a post on X, the Governor`s official handle informed in a post that he performed the aarti of Lord Krishna and took darshan of all the deities in the temple

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The entire nation is immersed in the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna, with temples decorated with colourful lights and flowers on the festive occasion
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