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Geetha Patil 05/03/2018 The International Society for
Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Boston, MA, celebrated "Shri Narasimha
Jayanthi" with great pomp and piety. Hundreds of devotees gathered on both
days to celebrate the day that signified the appearance of Lord Narasimha, the 4th
incarnations of Lord Vishnu on the planet. The temple organized this auspicious
event for two days just to make it convenient for the all the devotees of the
new England area to attend the event and offer special prayers to the deity. Per
Hindu calendar, the actual date of Lord Narasimha’ s appearance occurred on
Saturday, 28 April 2018. The temple had an emblematic
celebration on Saturday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The program started with story
of Lord Narasimha by Shri Vanamali Pandit Dasa. It is believed that the Lord
Vishnu appeared in this Avatar to protect his devotee, Prahlada, from his
father and the day signifies the triumph of good over evil and the eagerness of
the lord to protect his devotees from malicious situations. Melodious Kirtans
were sung by Shri Guru Prasad Dasa along with devotees and created a pious
atmosphere in the shrine and in the minds of devotees. Singing was followed by Smt Indulekha Devi
Dasi’s Pushpanjali with Mantras (offering of flowers
while chanting holy mantras) to the deity to express our gratitude to
the Lord for ending adharma and upholding dharma in the world. Delicious Prasadam
sponsored by Smt Anasuya D. D. & Param Karuna Nitai Dasa, Smt Prabha &
Shri Venugopal, Dayamayi Radhika D.D.& Family, Shri Vivek Kumar &Family
from Singapore was served to all the devotees. The main festival of Shri
Narasimha Jayanthi was observed on Sunday, 29 April 2018 from 4:00pm to 7:15pm.
An impressive starting of the program was done by melodic Kirtan singing by Shri
Sanjaya Prabhu, Bhima Prabhu accompanied by Smt Chatamayi on Harmonium and
Pragadeesh on drum. The significant aspect of Narasimha-Avatara and His
incredible ferocity towards Asuras and His kindness and realistic caring
towards His devotees was narrated very interestingly to the devotees by Shri
Parameshwar Dasa. Shri Parameshwar and Smt Karuna presented a special Kirtan on
this occasion. Pushpanjali was offered to the deity with holy Mantras at
the conclusion of puja. Later, a tuneful and pleasant-sounding Narasimha Kavacham - a mantra for protection from the evils of the world was recited by the Sunday
School children Vaibhav and Rani. Mouth-watering Prasadam sponsored by Smt Ritu
Madan, Smt Anasuya & Param Karuna Nitai Dasa, Shri Ram Mohan& family,
Shri Lakshmi Narayana Dasa was served to all the devotees. Shri Vanamali Pandit
Dasa publicized announcements to the devotees and special thanks were given to
Smt Indulekha D.D., Vrindavaneshwari D.D., Shri Muktavandya Prabhu, Smt Jai
Saci Mata, Shri Saci Priya Prabhu, Anasuya & Param Karuna Nitai. ![]() You may also access this article through our web-site http://www.lokvani.com/ |
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