By Jagdish Shyam Das
The ISKCON Youth Forum (IYF) Gaya, hosted its grand annual Youth Festival, “VIPLAVA – Glories of Vedic India,” on September 15, 2024, at Gaya, Bihar. Over 1,000 enthusiastic young devotee participants from across Bihar gathered for this transformative experience.
IYF has spent the last decade empowering young minds through seminars, festivals, and personal development initiatives. Its mission is to inspire the next generation to tap into their inner potential, cultivate servant leadership, and rise to meet the challenges of our times.
Dignitaries on Stage
As with every year, VIPLAVA once again ignited the hearts and minds of young souls across the state, leaving an indelible mark of inspiration and empowerment. The festival commenced with a sacred lamp-lighting ceremony, graced by the esteemed presence of senior Vaishnavas, including Naru Gopal Das (Regional Secretary – West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand & Sikkim), Sundar Gopal Das (Chairman – IIYC & NIDC, Zonal Supervisor – Central Bihar & West UP, Director IYF Delhi) and Rambhadra Das (President – ISKCON Gurugram). The gathering was further blessed by heartfelt video and audio messages from revered spiritual leaders like Jayapataka Swami, Bhaktipurushottam Swami, and Devakinandan Das (Zonal Secretary) adding a profound spiritual dimension to the event.
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