Thunder rumbled in distance, Rain pelted against the withered walls. Inthe cold, dark, heavily guarded yet dimly-lit Karagar, at the stroke ofmidnight, hope was born, our Krishna appeared. Performing miraclesafter miracles, breaking the shackles of the dungeons and through theflooded waters of Yamuna, carried by his father Vasudeva, infant Krishnareached His devotees at Gokula.

From there on began the epic saga of strength, love, hope, peace andhappiness; a tale we fondly call Krishna Lila. Eons hence, today onceagain we were in our prison cells, some physical some mental.

ISKCONPUNJABI BAGH

CELEBRATIONS IN DIFFERENT WAYSWITH THE SAME SPIRIT AS ALWAYS

JANAMASTAMI 2020

Founder Acharya: His Divine GraceA.C. Bhaktivedanta SwamiSrila Prabhupada

One of the most absorbing service to Krishna is to design dresses for Him.Krishna is the most beautiful person. His bodily features are so attractivethat the ornaments and dresses derives beauty from Krishna (contrary tocommon conception!!) This year the most distinct feature of the dress isthe use of genuine silk and 100% pure gold zari, 65% of silver and 0.65% oforiginal gold. It took 2 months to complete the whole dress in Mumbai.The kaarigar was called during the lock down from Gujarat especially forthis kind of mirror work.The Work used on the silk material is silver sequence zardori along withunique mirror work which is famous from Gujrat. The dress was designedby Mr Pankaj Kharbanda

MANGAL AARTI DRESS

DEITY SRINGAR

And once again, Krishna has decided to come to all who call upon Him withunparalleled devotion. So, we sat tight and celebrated Janamasthami withHim, shedding it of all spectacle, in its true glory and intended spirit ofjoyfully becoming conscious of Krishna.

It is a unique combination on purple colour silk. Silver sequence alongwith gold and mirror touch make it look more elegant.The best part isthat whole lengah of Radha Rani is made of gold zari and sarvoski mirrorwhich is unique and elegant itself.

DARSHAN AARTI DRESSThe dress is whitish-gold in colour. It was made with thecombination of both pure and raw silk. The design of the dress isoriginal ethnic Rajasthani work. The borders have mirror work, beadwork with orange pearl work all over the dress. It took 4 months for10 to 15  Kaarigars  to finish the dress. The concept of the design onthe lehnga, the blouses, the Patka,  the waist  is off an Indian baraat.!’  While emphasizing the intimacy of the gaze in  darshan, opulentand devotional dressing is needed for Krishna’s pleasure andto  ensure that  devotees maintain an appropriate relationship withthe deity.Srila Prabhupada always emphasised "The more you makethe deity attractively dressed, the more you shall become spirituallyattractive". The dress was designed by Mr Samant Verma

ABHISHEK AND

ONLINE AARTI

When a devotee worships, Loves, chants, developsan inclination towards the service of the Lord, , thenhe is able to regain the eternal association of Lord.Thousands of devotees developed this associationby watching the Abhishek and Aarti of Lord live onISKCON Punjabi Bagh Youtube Channel.

Preparing and offering food to the Lord is anintimate expression of our love to Krishna. InGoloka Vrindavana, mother Yasoda andSrimati Radharani personally cooks forKrishna. Cooking bhoga requires attention todetails, meticulous cleanliness and devotionalconsciousness. The bhoga was offered ninetimes during the day starting from 4am to 12midnight after Abhishek. More than 108 itemswere offered to deities ranging from variousmilk sweets like Rabri, Peda, Rasgulla, Kheerto wide variety of Sabjis, Daal, Rice, Juices,Cakes, Sweets, Chatnis, Fried items,Kachoris, Puris.

BHOG

ONLINE EVENTS ANDCOMPETITIONS

No material condition can check devotional service. Service to Krishnacan be performed in all circumstances, in all times and at all places.No one ever imagined that in 2020, the temple would be closed forDarshans on Krishna Janmastami day. But of course this did not stopdevotees from celebrating. With internet , it was easier for communitymembers to stay connected with each other and with the temple.ISKCON Punjabi Bagh planned various online events for KrishnaJanmastmi Festivals. The events and their winners are as follows:(though we believe that anyone who participated is an extraordinarywinner because of divne absorption in Krishna!!)

Krishna Book ContestThere is no better world to get lostin(or rather 'find in'), than that ofKrishna book. Krishna Book contains90 authorized pastimes of Krishna inform of stories along with the lifeLessons from the SrimadBhagavatam(10th Canto) and writtenby ISKCON's Founder acharya- HisDivine GraceA.C BhaktivedantaSwami 169 people who participated in theLIVE  written Quiz from Krishnabook from many cities all over Indiaas well as outside. Online KrishnaBook Contest winners were:1.Arjuna Nātha Keśava Das2.Sanjita Jha3.Rādhā Rānī Bhakti Devi Dasi.

Radha Gaurangi Devi Dasi , Ram Karuna Das & teamSheetla Kripa Devi Dasi & Nandbaldev DasSharnagati Das & Vrinda Devi Dasi

1.2.3.

Special recognition for outstanding creativity- Mitravinda DeviDasi and team, Swargapati Das and team.

Ram Garg devi dasi and Varsana Sundaru devi dasi Anjali Bhasin devi dasi Jaya Murari das

Devotees decorated their homeswith the theme of 'Vrindavan' onthis occasion to welcome Krishna.The participants who made thebest Vrindavans were:

1.

2.3.

Online Drama ContestBringing story to life, a lila torepresent, an emotion to displayBhakti Vriksha group devoteesand Study groups did enliveningdramas performed at home withthe family and was broadcastedlive on ISKCON PUNJABI BAGHYouTube.The winners of theevent were:

Vrindavan At Home

SNEAK PEAK INTOVRINDAVAN AT HOME

With swans, monkeys, lakes,

Krishna's childhood was reveled.

People created miniature

Vrindavans in their homes.

The melody of Krishna's flute

while Lalla played happily

resonated in each home.

in his Jhulla

From Krishna's birth

to raising Govardhan parvat

The Lord's entire Chilhood was brought to life in one room.

A number of reputed websites, news channels and papers coveredISKCON Punjabi Bagh's E-Janamashtami and acknowledged theefforts of the temple

MEDIA COVERAGE

Dainik Jagran, Amar Ujala, published articles coveringthe event at the temple.

Aaj Tak, ETV, Samachar TV, Times Now in addition to eight channels of TImes Network were given coverage rights.

The video of Janamashtami events were also released onall ISKCON Punjabi Bgh social Media Handles. Click: https://youtu.be/K-S4UBwW5m0

Check out: https://www.etvbharat.com/hindi/delhi/city/delhi/janmashtami-celebrated-in-punjabi-bagh-iskcon-temple/dl20200813002323560

HARE KRISHNASUNDAY SCHOOL

Krishna's childhood comes alive in the playful gaggles of youngchildren. With that in mind, several events were organised to helpthem celebrate the spirit of Janamashtami. The competitions were:

Vaishnava Song singing competitionShloka RecitationStory/Rhyme/Poem Telling Competition

Though all students did their best, these selected few stood out withtheir emotions and extempore in their respective groups.

CLICK: https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/foodie/food-features/janmashtami-2020-iskcon-temple-108-dishes-maha-prasad-preparations-exclusive-part-i/70663

Vaishnava Song Competition

Aanya saini Group 1

Aryan VishalKshirsagar

Gaurang Patel

Group 2

Group 3

Sanvika Mall Group 1

Aryan VishalKshirsagar

Tanmay

Group 2

Group 3

Shloka Recitation

Story Telling/Poem Recitation

Kirtida Group 1

Aryan VishalKshirsagar

Harshita Sati

Group 2

Group 3

By sincere efforts & devotion of devotees, youth wing of ISKCONPunjabi Bagh offered 53 Lakhs Holy name - Hare Krishna Hare KrishnaKrishna Krishna Hare Hare- Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama HareHare - to their Lordships on this auspicious occasion of Janmashtami.

Offering of 53 Lakh

Holy Names

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Founder Acharya:: International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( ISKCON)

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The Pandemic may have prevented devotees from visiting the temple butit did not stop them from inviting Krishna into their consciousness, intotheir hearts. A sincere thanks to each and everyone who volunteered,who donated, who contributed in every aspect, who stayed in their homesand abide by the norms. Heartfelt Gratitude to each one.