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Devotees throng ISKCON temple

Staff Reporter

Bangalore: Devotees are thronging the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Temple here to participate in the 13-day Brahmotsavam festival. On Tuesday, a devotional event in the glory of Lord Vishnu is the highlight. Lord Vishnu, in the enchanting feminine form of Mohini, is believed to have saved the nectar of immortality for the `devathas' during the legendary churning of the ocean or "samudra manthan." The Hamsa Vahana will also be organised on Tuesday.

Another part of festivities will be a Yakshagana performance by Srinivas Sastan .

On April 19, Revathi Narasimhan and troupe will give a Bharatnatya performance. Sharmila and troupe will give an Odissi dance performance on April 20, while Nirupama- Rajendra will perform a Kathak dance piece on April 21.

The festival is on till April 23. Those interested can contact Ashesha Govinda Das on 93412-87500.

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