Śrī Rādhāshtamī
Appearance of Śrīmatī Rādhāshtamī
Radhastami marks the celebration of Srimati Radharani’s divine appearance, honoring her as Lord Krishna’s most beloved devotee. She is revered as the universal mother and spiritual guide, guiding souls towards devotion to Lord Krishna.
Srimati Radharani’s divine appearance occurred on the eighth day of the bright Bhadra month’s moon. In the Krishna consciousness tradition, she is hailed as the bestower of devotion to Lord Krishna. Radhastami at ISKCON entails offerings, decorations, recitals, fasting till noon, prasadam sharing, and cultural performances portraying her divine pastimes.
Radhastami holds profound spiritual significance as a day to seek Srimati Radharani’s blessings for unwavering devotion to Lord Krishna.
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Śrī Rādhāshtamī Sevā
Food Distribution (Anna Daan)
ISKCON Bhubaneswar has a novel way of bringing the blessings of Lord Krishna in the form of food, Krishna Prasad.
Anna Daan is Maha Daan. Lord Krishna is extremely pleased to bless a devotee who renders even a little service to Him and His devotees.
In Mahabharata, Yudhishthira Maharaj enquired: 'What gift will reward in this world and in the next?'
Bhismadev answered: 'There has never been, nor will there ever be, any gift equal to the gift of food.'-Anusasana Parva 13.63.3-6
Please take the opportunity to get the blessings of Lord Krishna by joining our Annadaan Seva.
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In this endeavour of offering service to Lord Kṛṣṇa, you get eternal credit, and a little service offer to Lord Kṛṣṇa can protect one from the most dangerous type of fear. - Bhagavad Gita 2.40
While Kṛṣṇa was going to the fruit vendor very hastily, most of the grains He was holding fell. Nonetheless, the fruit vendor filled Kṛṣṇa’s hands with fruits, and her fruit basket was immediately filled with jewels and gold. - Srimad Bhagavatam 10.11.11
It is the duty of every living being to perform welfare activities for the benefit of others with his life, wealth, intelligence and words. -Srimad Bhagavatam 10.22.35