ISKCON Ranchi Observes Snana Yatra Celebrations The ISKCON temple in Ranchi hosted a spiritually uplifting evening celebration of Snana Yatra yesterday, drawing over a thousand devotees to honor Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra through a series of devotional programs. The festivities commenced in the evening with the sacred abhishekam ceremony, marking the first ritual bathing of the deities at this temple in five years. As priests performed the elaborate bathing ritual with sanctified water and offerings, devotees gathered in prayerful attendance. Following the abhishekam, the temple came alive with cultural and educational programs. An engaging lecture and quiz session illuminated the significance of Lord Jagannath's pastimes, deepening devotees' understanding of this sacred tradition. ISKCON Girls Forum devotees then presented a soulful dramatic performance depicting the Lord's divine leelas. The evening reached its devotional crescendo with vibrant kirtans and the arati ceremony, as the temple resonated with sacred chants. The celebrations concluded with the offering of 56 bhogas to the deities, followed by the distribution of sanctified prasadam to all attendees. This year's Snana Yatra observance held special significance as it marked the beginning of the deities' traditional retreat period before the upcoming Ratha Yatra festival. The evening's programs successfully blended solemn worship with joyful devotion, creating a memorable experience for all participants. Temple authorities expressed appreciation for the devotees' enthusiastic participation and the volunteers' dedicated service in facilitating the smooth execution of all evening programs. The event served as both a spiritual renewal and a celebration of community among Ranchi's devotees.