Lucknow: The Radhashtami Maha Mahotsav was celebrated with religious fervour at the Iskcon temple in Sushant Golf City on Saturday. The festivities featured Vaishnav ‘bhajans’, ceremonial ‘abhishek’ of Radha Rani, spiritual discourses, ‘aarti’ and a community feast.Temple president Aparimeya Shyam Prabhu performed the ‘abhishek’ and offered ‘pushpanjali’. Addressing devotees, he explained the spiritual significance of Radharani, describing her as the internal energy of Lord Krishna and emphasizing that divine devotion to Krishna can only be attained through her grace. He also narrated episodes related to her appearance and devotion.Children from IGF and Sanskarshala enthralled the gathering with cultural performances and devotional plays. Devotees from Lucknow and nearby areas observed a fast until afternoon before partaking the ‘prasadam’ and community feast.
