By Yogeshwar Krishna Das,
In a historic spiritual celebration, ISKCON Patna organized the first-ever Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari Nauka Vihar Festival in Bihar on Sunday, 24th May 2026. By the divine mercy of Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari Ji and the blessings of Srila Prabhupada, the grand festival attracted an overwhelming participation of more than one lakh devotees from different parts of Bihar and nearby regions.
Grand Palki Yatra Filled Patna with Harinaam
The festival commenced with a magnificent Palki Yatra from the temple premises to Adalatganj Talab. Thousands of devotees enthusiastically participated in melodious Harinaam Sankirtana, dancing and chanting the holy names of the Lord throughout the procession. The entire atmosphere of Patna became spiritually surcharged with devotion and joy.
Mesmerizing Nauka Vihar of Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari Ji
The main attraction of the festival was the enchanting Nauka Vihar (boat festival) of Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari Ji. Beautifully decorated boats carrying the Lordships floated gracefully on the waters of Adalatganj Talab amidst ecstatic kirtan, devotional songs, flower offerings, and continuous chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. Devotees described the divine darshan as spiritually unforgettable and unprecedented in the history of Bihar’s devotional tradition.
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