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Gurugram societies and temples celebrate Janmashtami with grandeur

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Gurugram, located in Sector 67, witnessed over 100,000 devotees and visitors.

Updated on: Aug 17, 2025 03:38 am IST
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Residential societies and local temples across Gurugram celebrated Janmashtami with great enthusiasm, focusing on community participation and inclusivity.

A priest performing rituals during Janmashtami at ISKCON in Gurugram on Saturday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Gurugram, located in Sector 67, witnessed over 100,000 devotees and visitors and more than 1,000 volunteers worked to manage the large crowd and ensure a smooth experience.

The celebration featured the offering of 1,008 bhoga items, kirtans, bhajans, and cultural performances. The main event was the midnight abhishekam and maha aarti of Lord Krishna, which was attended by thousands. Special arrangements were made for senior citizens and expectant mothers, including exclusive pick-up and drop-off services from the parking area to the temple entrance.

ISKCON Gurugram also organised a digital Janmashtamifor those who could not attend in person. This feature allowed thousands of devotees to participate in the festival from their homes.

Residents from various societies also shared their joy. “It felt like a mini-Vrindavan right here in Gurugram,” said Priya Sharma, a resident of Sector 56. “The atmosphere in our colony’s temple was so vibrant and full of positive energy. My children learned so much about the festival.”

 
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Leena Dhankhar

Leena Dhankhar is the Bureau Chief of the Gurugram bureau at Hindustan Times, where she covers crime, excise, civic agencies, forests and wildlife, real estate, and politics. With over a decade of experience at the organisation, she has reported some of the region’s most impactful stories, known for her deep investigative work and on-ground reporting. Leena has extensively covered major crime cases, systemic lapses and financial irregularities, often exposing civic agency failures and prompting administrative action. Her journalism is driven by accountability, public interest, and a commitment to highlighting issues that shape everyday life in Gurugram.

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