G20 Agendas To Spiritually Charged Theatrics, Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan's Janmashtami Enthralled Delhiites

Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan celebrated Janmashtami Mahotsav 2023, 'SAMBHAVAMI YUGE YUGE: Realise the Krishna Consciousness within!' on 6th and 7th September 2023 at DDA Ground.

Janmashtami celebrations at Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan

Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan's Janmashtami rocked Delhites with multi-cultural dance ballets based on Krishna’s life, which deluged the ambience with high devotional beats and spiritual energy. The event witnessed high profile dignitaries from political, social and media arenas, with Smriti Irani, Union Cabinet Minister for the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Ministry of Minority Affairs, as the Chief Guest of this mega event. (Image Source: PR Handout)

INAUGRATION WITH VEDIC CHANTS BASED ON G20 THEME: “VASUDHAIV KUTUMBKAM” Hundreds of yellow-robed Ved-pathis set the tone of Janmashtami celebration by chanting Vedic mantras from “Shukla Yajurved Rudrashtadhyayi” while invoking the spirit of “Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam”. This was a remarkable effort of the Sansthan to extend prayerful wishes and sanctify the vibrational field for the success of G20 summit. (Image Source: PR Handout)

REPRESENTING KRISHNA- THE UNFAILING G20 AMBASSADOR OF DWAPAR AGE: Divine leelas and teachings of Lord Krishna were decoded to prove the supremacy of India’s wisdom while dealing with current social, economic, political and environmental problems, this specifically outlined as G20 Summit’ agendas this year.(Image Source: PR Handout)

MASSIVE PLEDGE CEREMONY: Adhering to the core agenda of G20 summit ‘Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE)’, an exclusive session was dedicated to sensitize thousands and thousands of viewers towards Environment Conservation. Amidst elevated mashaals, they all stood to pledge for making requisite lifestyle changes. Their awakened voices and panoramic view practically proved ‘Walk the Talk’ stand of India. It was a plastic free event. Sustainable alternatives like paper cups for water, reusable cotton bags etc., were widely used. (Image Source: PR Handout)

Apart from this, many dance-ballets based on the leelas of Shri Krishna were staged in this grand festival. Insightful explanations of the Krishna tattva inherent in those leelas were also presented by the fully dedicated learned Swami and Sadhvi disciples of Shri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji. (Image Source: PR Handout)

More than 350 feet area in the pandal was devoted to tableaus, in which the devotees also got a unique opportunity to witness a glimpse of the pastimes of Shri Krishna. Devotees were found participating and clicking photographs in these exhibitions with eagerness and enthusiasm. (Image Source: PR Handout)

On the whole, the two-day mega event witnessed the presence of around 40,000 to 50,000 devotees, as told by Swami Narendranand, Secretary of the Sansthan. He also informed, “The performances were showcased with 3D projections in highest resolution designed with the finest details of art, culture, heritage, wall paneling, carvings, landscapes, etc., to create an environment specific to the era of the performances.” (Image Source: PR Handout)