West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited ISKCON Mayapur on May 28, where he participated in Go Puja, offered prayers, and met with ISKCON leaders during his first visit to the headquarters since assuming office earlier this month.
The Chief Minister began his visit by taking part in a yajna and then performing Go Puja at the Mayapur goshala, where he fed the cows and affectionately interacted with them.
Following the ceremony, Adhikari proceeded to the temple, greeting devotees and visitors gathered along the route. Inside the temple hall, he offered worship at the various altars and paid respects to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The visit concluded with kirtan, during which he joined devotees in singing bhajans and chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra.
In discussions with devotees and interviews with the Indian media, Adhikari expressed his appreciation for ISKCON’s contributions throughout West Bengal and recalled his previous visits to Mayapur. The Chief Minister also gladly confirmed his participation in the famous Kolkata Rath Yatra, which has been organized by ISKCON for many decades and attracts a huge number of devotees.
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