May 4th, 2022 was a very special day at Sri Sri Radha Kunjabihari Mandir, ISKCON Pune Camp temple as Dr. Arif Mohammed Khan, Hon’ble Governor of Kerala, visited the temple and participated in ISKCON Founder-Acharya His Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupad’s 125th Birth anniversary commemoration program. Along with him were also present Dr. Anant Bhagwat (President, GSPFP) and Shri Amitabh Gupta (Commissioner of police, Pune).
Amidst tight security arrangements, the chief guests were warmly welcomed by the devotee community and the children by chanting “Hare Krishna”. Dr. Arif Mohammad Khan place a garland on Srila Prabhupada and as he entered the temple hall. The guests then took darshan of Sri Sri Radha Kunjabihari, Sri Sri Gaura Nitai, and offered arati to Their Lordships.
After being introduced by Ravindra Chaitanya Das, Dr. Khan took to the stage. The Governor joined some 200 already present guests & dignitaries in the main pandal. The program began with the singing of the National Anthem followed by lighting the lamp in front of Srila Prabhupad and offering flowers to him. Present at the program were different Spiritual Organization leaders, business leaders, and a cross-section of the devotee community. The Governor, Dr. Bhagwat & Amitabh Gupta were presented with shawls, a 125th-anniversary commemorative silver coin, Srila Prabhupad’s Album, and a bouquet of flowers.
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