| Janmashtami celebration in Montreal is very famous. Sri Sri Radha Damodara ISKCON temple in Montreal witnesses thousands of devotees on the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. People of Montreal celebrate the Krishnashtami ‘utsav' or celebration in a grand. Besides, they also hold programs in memory of Swami Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON and Bhaktivinoda Thakur who spread the message of Chaitanya or Caitanya Mahaprabhu or Gaura-Vani (staunch devotee of Lord Krishna) in the Western world. Interestingly, it was Montreal where the first time in history the teachings and message of Lord Krishna was extended to people.
Devotees throng the local temple to offer their prayers to Lord. Fasting is a common ritual observed by quite a few Indians. The festivity also included bharat natya performance by La troupe Kala Bharti of Krishna Items at Radha Manohar temple to mark the festival. Religious organizations organize discourses on teachings of Lord Krishna, stage dramas and chanting during the festival. |
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