By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi
The auspicious inauguration of ISKCON Raipur was held from August 17-19, 2024. The special grand installation ceremony of the Deities, Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari, took place on August 19th on the occasion of Balaram Jayanti, Lord Balarama’s Appearance Day.
Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh, is a vibrant and rapidly growing metropolis in central India. According to tradition, Chhattisgarh, and specifically the region around Raipur, is considered her birthplace of Mother Kaushalya, Lord Rama’s mother.
The three-day inauguration ceremony of ISKCON Raipur was filled with spiritual and cultural activities. On the first day, there was a cultural program, while the second day featured a fire yagya and kirtan. The highlight of the third day was a special kirtan performance by the Madhavas Rock Band.
The Pran Pratishtha ceremony on August 19th marked the culmination of years of effort and devotion of Bhakti Siddharth Swami, the Temple President, and other devotees, with the Deities of Sri Sri Radha Rasbihari being transferred from the existing temple to Their new altar. Initially, he installed the deities on November 1, 2004.
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