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The Hare Krishna Movement in Visakhapatnam concluded its ‘Karthika Masa Laksha Deepotsavam’ at the Hare Krishna Vaikuntam in Gambheeram. The concluding day featured various religious activities including Tulasi Maharani Aarti, Pallakki Seva, Sandhya Aarti, Sankirtana, and a spiritual discourse. Thousands of ghee lamps were lit by devotees, and the event ended with the distribution of maha prasadam.

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Hare Krishna Movement Concludes ‘Laksha Deepotsavam’ in Visakhapatnam

VISAKHAPATNAM, November 20, 2025 – The Hare Krishna Movement – Visakhapatnam successfully concluded its ‘Karthika Masa Laksha Deepotsavam’ at the Hare Krishna Vaikuntam in Gambheeram, located on the outskirts of the city, earlier today. The final day of the festival was marked by a series of devotional activities, drawing a large gathering of devotees.

The day’s events commenced with the Tulasi Maharani Aarti, a special worship ceremony dedicated to Tulasi Devi. Following this, Sri Radha Madana Mohana and Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhu were carried in a decorated palanquin procession (Pallakki Seva) accompanied by Maha Sankirtana. The evening included Sandhya Aarti, Sankirtana with ghee lamps, and a spiritual discourse highlighting the significance of Karthika Deepa worship.

Nishkinchana Bhakta Das, President of the Hare Krishna Movement, initiated the lighting of the first lamp of the evening. Devotional songs were rendered by K. Nikitha Sri, accompanied by H. Ramacharan on violin and T. N. Chaitanya on mridangam. The Hare Krishna Vaikuntham was illuminated by thousands of ghee lamps lit by devotees, creating a spiritually vibrant atmosphere.

“The event concluded with the loving distribution of maha prasadam to all devotees,” stated Ambarisha Das of Hare Krishna Vaikuntham.

The ‘Laksha Deepotsavam’, meaning “festival of one hundred thousand lights,” is an annual event celebrating the holy month of Karthika, considered auspicious in the Hindu calendar.

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