ISKCON Temples Host Grand Janmashtami 2024 Celebrations

Janmashtami 2024 witnessed grand celebrations across various ISKCON temples in India, attracting millions of devotees. In Noida, the ISKCON temple hosted over 500,000 visitors and offered 108 special dishes, while significant traffic diversions and security measures were implemented to manage the crowd. The Dwarka ISKCON temple also saw around 500,000 attendees, featuring a 100 kg cake and cultural programs, with a 'Metaverse Experience' enhancing virtual engagement. Celebrations in Mumbai included midnight rituals, fasting, and the grand spectacle of Gopalkala. ISKCON Salem hosted various religious activities such as aarti, kirtan, and a Krishna dress contest for children, with prasadam distributed to all. Overall, the Janmashtami festivities were marked by vibrant rituals, community participation, and meticulous planning for crowd and traffic management.