30/12/2025
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๐ฐ Newspaper 1 โ Grand Organization of New Year Braj Sankirtan Festival at EFUS University, Shikohabad
Uttar Pradesh โ Agra | Sunday, 28 December 2025
Article Translation (Main Content)
A grand Braj Sankirtan Mahotsav (devotional chanting festival) was organized on the occasion of the New Year at FS University, Shikohabad. The event was conducted with great devotion, enthusiasm, and spiritual fervor.
Saints, monks, scholars, university officials, teachers, students, and devotees participated in the program. The atmosphere of the university campus became spiritually charged with the chanting of the holy names and devotional singing in the Braj tradition [from the devotees of the Radhe Kunj Branch โ Braj Bhumi Group Inc. temple].
Renowned saints and speakers addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of devotional service, Indian culture, and spiritual values. They highlighted how Sankirtan purifies the heart and helps society move toward peace, harmony, and spiritual upliftment.
University authorities stated that such programs help connect the youth with Indian spiritual heritage and cultural roots, while also fostering moral values and unity.
At the conclusion of the program, all participants expressed their appreciation for the successful organization of the festival and extended New Year greetings filled with peace, devotion, and goodwill.
๐ฐ Newspaper 2 โ Firozabad | Hindustan Samvad:
The Braj Festival was grandly organized on Saturday at the campus of Firozabad University, Shikohabad. The event beautifully presented the power of devotion and the richness of Braj culture. The program not only became a source of spiritual joy for local devotees, but also presented Krishna-bhakti on an international level.
District Magistrate Chandra Prakash, FSA University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dilip Yadav, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dr. Yogesh Yadav, Registrar Dr. Rahul Yadav, and Dr. Nitin Yadav, along with the Kulapati Prabhakar and Sanjeev Mahajan, and Mahavidyalaya Director Abhimanyu Yadav inaugurated the program.
The Vice-Chancellor said that events like the Braj Festival keep our cultural heritage alive and also connect the younger generation to the path of devotion. He added that the university is providing holistic education through cultural and academic programs. A special attraction of the event was the presence of foreign devotees who had come from Vrindavan Dham, Radha Kund, and other sacred places.
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Devotees from Many Countries Participated in the Program
Devotees from Europe, America, Belgium, Indonesia, Finland, and Russia participated in the Nav-Braj Sankirtan Festival, giving the event an international identity. The devotees explained the teachings of Lord Krishna, from the message of the Bhagavad Gita to descriptions of divine pastimes (leelas). The chanting of โHare Krishna,โ the Raas Leela, and the enactment of Raavan Chori brought the divine pastimes to life.
๐ฐ Newspaper 3 โ Foreigners Sang Krishna Bhajans; Professors and Students Were Enchanted
Dainik Jagran | FirozabadโShikohabad | December 28, 2025
A Braj Sankirtan Festival was organized on Saturday at FSA University. Devotional songs (bhajans) were presented in praise of Lord Krishna, filling the atmosphere with devotion. The festival continued until 4 p.m., with devotion flowing continuously.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Sanjay Bhardwaj, Director Dr. Abhinav Shrivastava, along with other dignitaries inaugurated the program by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Foreign devotees from Finland, Germany, Hungary, Belgium, Indonesia, Russia, America, and Vrindavan were present as special guests [these devotees live in Radhe Kunj Branch โ Braj Bhumi Group Inc. Tempe in Vrindavan.]
The Sankirtan Mahotsav captivated everyone. Through kirtan and chanting, the artists beautifully conveyed the message of devotion. Along with โHare Krishnaโ chanting, bhajans such as โRadhe Shyam,โ and the various names of the Lord were presented, which deeply moved the audience.
Students and professors of the university participated enthusiastically. After the foreign devoteesโ performances, other local artists also presented bhajans. The students listened with great interest and were visibly immersed in devotion.
