Foundation Stone Laid for Rs. 125 crore ISKCON Varachcha Temple at Kosamda in Surat

Surat: A foundation stone-laying ceremony for the ISKCON Varachha Temple, which will be built at an estimated cost of ₹125 crore at Kosmada in Surat, was held in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The event also featured a felicitation ceremony to honour the donors who have contributed generously to the project.

The Chief Minister performed rituals to worship the foundation stones of the temple and offered oblations at the Narsingh Yagna.

ISKCON Varachha president Murtimandas delivered the welcome address. Referring to the divine inspiration of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, he said the temple would become a spiritual centre dedicated to Krishna consciousness, devotion and faith. He also outlined the proposed temple’s development plans.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister felicitated prominent members of society and distinguished donors who had extended generous support for the construction of the temple. Meritorious students who had successfully cleared the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita examination conducted across Asia were also honoured by the Chief Minister. DeshGujarat