Foreign Devotees Immersed in Krishna’s Love
Raiberaun Village Resonates with the Holy Chant
Kakatpur – February 6: Foreign devotees are seen deeply immersed in the love of Lord Krishna. Devotees from ISKCON have traveled long distances to join this spiritual celebration. They are currently engaged in devotional singing and chanting (bhajan and kirtan) in Raiberaun village of Astaranga block in Puri district.
Surrendering themselves in divine love, the foreign devotees have embraced the essence of spirituality and are spreading the message of global brotherhood. A total of fifteen foreign devotees from countries like Russia, Italy, Thailand, and Canada have arrived in Astaranga and are actively participating in sankirtan at Raiberaun village.
Clad in traditional Indian attire, they have also adorned themselves with Tulsi garlands. The 33rd Naam Yajna Festival and the birth anniversary celebration of Lord Radha Gopinath have been organized over three days by the efforts of the Bishwanath Youth Council, involving around 130 local youths from the village.
These foreign devotees expressed their feelings of spiritual fulfillment and gratitude, considering themselves blessed to be in the divine association of Lord Krishna. Drawn from distant western countries, they have embraced the rich cultural traditions of Utkal. Not only that, they are also applying the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita in their daily lives.
Living a life of joy, they are spreading the message of love and goodwill among people. This celebration has been made possible through the collective efforts of many locals including Sabha President Bichitrananda Parida, educationist Narayan Parida, Anadi Charan Pradhan, Saroj Pradhan, Apurna Barik, Sanjay Pradhan, and several other respected villagers.
Engrossed in divine love, the ISKCON devotees feel truly blessed. The beautiful organization of such an event in Raiberaun has been widely appreciated. The chanting of the holy names brought immense joy, and a large crowd from nearby areas gathered to witness the Naam Yajna and the celebrations.
