ISKCON to hold grand Krishna Janmashtami celebrations in city
SHILLONG, Aug 13: The ISKCON Shillong will celebrate Krishna Janmashtami on August 16 and 17 at the ISKCON Temple, RR Colony, marking the Divine Appearance Day of Lord Sri Krishna with devotional fervour and cultural splendour. According to a statement, the celebrations will feature soul-stirring kirtans, inspiring kathas, elaborate rituals and vibrant cultural programmes, which will be attended by HG Vishwatma Prabhu from Sri Vrindavan Dham. The festivities will begin on August 16 with Sri Krishna Kathamrita from 9 am to 12 noon, where HG Vishwatma Prabhu will narrate Krishna’s transcendental pastimes. In the evening, the Sri Krishna Janma Lilakatha at 7:30 pm will immerse devotees in the divine appearance story, followed by a cultural show at 8:45 pm, featuring devotional dramas, dances and bhajans. On the other hand, the Abhishek Ceremony of Lord Krishna will take place at 10 pm for donors and at 10:30 pm by temple pujaris. The highlight of the night will be the Midnight Maha Arati at 12:00 am, marking Krishna’s birth, which will be then followed by distribution of Anukalpa Mahaprasadam. On August 17, the Vyasa Puja of ISKCON Founder-Acharya Srila Prabhupada will be observed with speeches, abhishek, pushpanjali and bhoga offering. A cultural show and fancy dress competition will also be held, with children and youths portraying Krishna’s pastimes. “The festivities will continue with Sri Sri Radhastami on Sunday, 31st August 2025 at ISKCON Temple, Rynjah, marked by the ceremonial bathing of Srimati Radharani, heartfelt glorifications, melodious kirtans, and Maha Prasadam distribution,” the statement said. Meanwhile, the organisers have extended an open invitation to devotees, well-wishers and the public to participate in the festivities and immerse in the devotional atmosphere.
I-Day celebrations: DPS Khanapara launches Green Campus Campaign
SHILLONG, Aug 13: Delhi Public School, Khanapara, began its Independence Day celebrations with the launch of its Green Campus Campaign on Wednesday. The event was attended by Ri-Bhoi Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal as the chief guest and Ri-Bhoi Superintendent of Police Vivekanand Singh Rathore as the guest of honour, along with Pro-Vice Chairman Ram Awtar Agarwalla and Principal Monmoyuree Borkotoky. Addressing the gathering, Baranwal commended the school’s efforts. “I am honoured and privileged to be invited to the prestigious DPS Khanapara for the Green Campus Campaign Initiative. The reason to attend this programme is that environmental consciousness is very close to my heart,” the DC said. “If we are not conscious of our actions, we are eventually contributing to the environmental demise. So by acts of commission and omission we can contribute to the larger good of our environment,” he added. Rathore, on the other hand, congratulated the school for the initiative. “It is befitting that DPS Khanapara has taken such an initiative as the school itself represents the colour green in its logo,” he said. “We as individuals, with our responsible behaviour, can contribute towards the greater good of the environment,” the SP added. The celebrations featured a short cultural presentation by students, showcasing patriotism and unity. The highlight of the day was a plantation drive within the school premises, aimed at fostering environmental awareness and sustainable practices. Meanwhile, the school principal said, “Our goal is to create a campus where every corner breathes green, instilling in students a lifelong respect for nature.”
