World Holy Name Festival 2026 Sankirtan report
ISKCON Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad
In their own words
Day 2 Update | WHNF Morning Program
Date: 18th Sep 2026
Location: Kankaria Lake
Time: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Attendance: 7 devotees
Experience:
Despite severe weather forecasts warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM, the devotees firmly resolved to perform Harinam under any circumstances. By the causeless mercy of Govinda, the storm held off—allowing for nearly 1.5 hours of uninterrupted kirtan with only light drizzling. Just as the program was concluding at 7:45 AM under dark, heavy clouds, torrential downpours suddenly broke loose in full force. It felt like direct divine protection and an out-of-this-world experience for everyone present.
Reported by Smit Nayakar, submitted as a temple. Printed exactly as submitted.
ISKCON Kirtan Ministry
World Holy Name Festival 2026
17–23 September 2026
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