Sankirtan in downtown San Jose
This event took place earlier this year in April, 2009
Photos courtesy of Mahadevi Didi ::: Click on the pictures for larger view (you must have javascript enabled)
All Glories to Sri Sri Guru Gauranga Gandharvika Giridhari Jiu
The enthusiastic sankirtan party began at the San Jose Seva Ashram. We were fortunate to have the association of our beautiful godbrothers and godsisters visiting from San Diego and Mexico. Pictured here are Vaidehi Didi, Prabhus Ratan Krishna and Jatindra Mohan, Suha, Prabhus Hari Nitai and Giridhari, Didis Braja Mohini, Paradevi and Sushila and Ananga Krishna Prabhu.
Braja Mohini Didi was instrumental in organizing this happy event.
As the devotees arrived downtown the sun brought out its glow and seemed to focus on the kirtan group.
Prabhus Ananga Krishna and Nowla Kishor
and Isvari Didi.
and Isvari Didi.
Suha and Isvari Didi.
Prabhus Kamal Krishna, Chaitanya Chandra
and Ratan Krishna.
and Ratan Krishna.
Laxmipriya Didi, Vamsi Bihari Prabhu
and Mahadevi Didi.
and Mahadevi Didi.
The kirtan party stopped for a long time in front of the new San Jose Public Library. This facility is used by the local University and families alike.
Many, many people were coming and going and the devotees distributed invitations and books to everyone.
Vidura Krishna Prabhu offers an invitation to a student.
Jatindra Mohan is always enthusiastic about leading kirtan.
After receiving invitations, some interested students came to the Temple program later that evening.
Mahadevi Didi and Laxmipriya Didi actively meet with the public.
Sushila Didi
Now it was time to move on and go farther downtown.
Kamal Krishna Prabhu recently returned from India was happy to lead the kirtan.
As the party neared Market Street the sun was upon them again and.....
the fountain was beckoning to take part in the sankirtan.
The Harinam party playfully danced back and forth through the fountain.
There was much laughter and the playful mood was infectious.
Even the bystanders were smiling and charmed by the sweetness of the devotees mood.
Time to head back to the ashram for the evening arotik and program.
Ratan Krishna Prabhu leads the kirtan as they wind through St James Park.
The kirtan was going full steam the whole way.
It was a joyful experience.
Around the next corner then it's back home.
Our local devotees were so happy to spend this time with the devotees visiting from Mexico and San Diego.
It was very inspirational for everyone.
It was very inspirational for everyone.
The perfect ending to a sweet day, Prasadam...
and serving Mahaprabhu's Prasadam to the devotees.
Sri Hari Nam Sankirtan Ki Jai!
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare