Metro India News | Hyderabad 

The Hare Krishna Movement - Hyderabad joyfully celebrated the Panihati Chida-Dahi festival with great devotion and festive spirit. The Chida-Dahi Mahotsava is a spiritually significant festival in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, commemorating the historic pastime of Srila Raghunatha Dasa Goswami, who, over 500 years ago, on the instruction of Sri Nityananda Prabhu, organized a grand feast of chipped rice mixed with yogurt, milk, fruits and other offerings at Panihati in West Bengal.

This heartfelt act of devotion, presented to Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Sri Nityananda Prabhu, symbolizes the mercy of the Lord and the joy of devotional service. Also referred to as the Danda Mahotsava, It highlights the profound truth that by serving the Lord’s devotees with humility, one attains spiritual upliftment.

The festivities began with Japa Yajna, Nagar Sankirtan and an Initiation Ceremony for new devotees. The celebration featured a delightful drama by Gurukul children, a spiritually uplifting special pravachan, and a visually enchanting Boat Festival.

A special abhishekam was performed to the deities of Sri Nitai Gauranga with Panchamrita, Panchagavya, fruit juices, fragrant flowers, auspicious herbs, and Navaratnas, all amidst the melodious chanting of Vedic hymns.