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August 30, 2004 VNN8692
Festival Of India At Seattle
BY NANDA SUTA DAS
SEATTLE, USA, Aug 30 (VNN) — Hare Krishna, please accept my humble obeisances and All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
ISKCON Seattle celebrated 10th annual Jagnnath Rath Yatra and Festival of India on August 27, 28, 29 at Seattle's pier 58 (near Seattle aquarium). The three-day festival of India was well received by devotees, congregation members and general public. We served around 5000 plates of prasadam during these three days. The main parade was graced by H.H. Hanumat Preska Swami. Weatherman had predicted rain during the weekend but Lord had a different desire and thus we bathed in golden rays.
The menu on the day of Lord's parade consisted of Matar Paneer Sabji, Blueberry and Peach Halwa, Saffron Rice, Tomato Cream Chole, Tomato and Herb Chutney, Papadam and Zucchini, Eggplant, Bell peppers and Cauliflower Pakoras. Papadam and Pakoras were cooked on the festival site and we were serving them hot and tasty. Many book distributors were distributing transcendental literature and the preaching was constant. We also had cultural/folk dances, kirtans, bhajans and plays. We are sure that this festival had tremendous impact on the minds and hearts of countless casual visitors and guests.
The festival brought out best amongst many devotees. Everyone was in ecstasy and wanted to do more to serve the Lord. The big crew of volunteers ensured that Lord's festival was organized nicely and everyone had good time. Our temple president and local GBC leader H G Harivilas Das lead from the front by putting out tremendous efforts and cooking till wee hours. Please visit temple's website at www.IskconSeattle.com for upcoming programs and other related info.
Your Servant,
Nanda Suta Das
NandaSutaDas@Comcast.net
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