ISKCON-Bristol Ayodhya festival at Hindu temple

Dr Ranjeet Gupta (known as Dr Rama Simha Das) told Asian Voice, " ISKCON-Bristol organised the 'Ayodhya Festival - Welcoming Lord Rama' event at Hindu Temple Bristol. Started with Sankalpa by lighting a lamp with chanting invocation mantras for the smooth temple opening in Ayodhya. As a special offering, we lit a total of 501 lamps. Rama Simha Das (Dr Ranjeet Gupta) gave a short Ram-Katha and then recited Ram Raksha Kavach Stotra, followed by bhajan offerings by members. Then there was dancing Kirtan alongside Arati offering to the Lord, and many attendees were dancing happily. With approx. 300 attendees and many members observing special Ekadashi fasting for Lord Rama, we did Ekadashi Feast for all. "