People invoked the blessings of Lord Krishna and Ram, Lakshman and sita in whose name special rituals and homams were performed. Geeta Parayanam, Raghava Kalyanam, a dance ballet, and bhajans by renowned singer Nityasantoshini regaled the audience.

ISKCON Visakhapatnam center head Samba Das surpervised the festivities and conducted the rituals. A large number of people participated. In the event thanks to free transport arranged by the ISKCON. Being holiday, many people visited Rama Krishna beach and later proceeded to Hare Krishna land where ISKCON organized the festivities.

There are more cultural events in store for the participants in the remaining two days of the three-day festival. The burning of a 50-foot tall effigy of raven tomorrow will be the highlight.