Hyderabad: The six-day Sri Brahmotsavam festivities at the Hare Krishna Golden Temple concluded in a grand and spiritual manner on Friday. Starting on November 24, the celebrations featured elaborate rituals, vibrant bhajans, and devotional kirtans, drawing devotees from across the country.
On the final day, sacred rituals including Maha Purnahuti, Utsavar Abhishekam, and Chakra Snanam were conducted in the morning. The evening witnessed the highlight of the festival: the 108-Kalasha Maha Churnabhishekam performed for the deities Sri Sri Radha Govinda, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha, Sri Nitai Gauranga, and Srila Prabhupada. Devotees participated enthusiastically, chanting Vedic mantras and singing melodious Harinam Sankirtan.
During the Maha Churnabhishekam, the deities were ceremonially bathed with Panchamrita (a mixture of milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar), Panchagavya (five sacred cow products), fresh fruit juices, herbal powders, and fragrant flowers. A special moment of the ritual was the bathing of the deities with holy water collected from seven sacred rivers of India. The sanctified water from the Kalashas was later sprinkled on devotees as part of the Maha Samprokshana, spreading divine blessings.
Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa, Chairman of ISKCON Bengaluru and Akshaya Patra, addressed the gathering and emphasized the importance of chanting the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra. “Chanting is a simple yet powerful way to connect with Lord Sri Radha Krishna and bring peace into our lives,” he said.
The event saw participation from senior devotees, ISKCON members, and well-wishers. In his closing remarks, Sri Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa, President of the Hare Krishna Movement Hyderabad, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the devotees, donors, volunteers, police, media, and government officials for their support. He highlighted the significance of the Brahmotsavam, stating, “The successful completion of these celebrations will undoubtedly bring peace and prosperity to all.”
The festival concluded with the ceremonial lowering of the temple flag (Dhwaja Avarohana), marking the end of a spiritually uplifting and memorable event. Devotees left with renewed energy and a deep sense of connection to their faith.
