Janmashtami celebrations by Hare Krishna Trust on Sept. 4, 5

Hare Krishna Movement Vice-President Yaduraja Dasa on Wednesday announced that it will organise Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at Gadiraju Palace, MVP Colony on September 4 and 5.The celebrations have been organised in Visakhapatnam for the past 16 years. Since 2023, keeping the convenience of devotees in mind, the celebrations have been held at two locations: Gadiraju Palace, MVP Colony, Beach Road, and Hare Krishna Vaikuntham, IIM Road, Gambheeram.Darshan will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on both days. A Maha Abhishekam will be held at 6 p.m. on Sept. 4. According to the organisers, it will use sacred waters from seven rivers, along with other offerings.A Harinama Japa Mandapam with 108 chanting boards, Jhulan Seva for Bala Gopala, cultural programmes, U