Srimad Bhagwat story reader Acharya Mridul Krishna Shastri. (file photo)
Jagran correspondent, Dhanbad. Bhagwat Katha Govindpur: After the holy festival of Makar Sankranti on January 14, spiritual joy will begin in Dhanbad. The essence of Shrimad Bhagwat Katha will flow for a week. From 17th to 23rd January, renowned storyteller Acharya Mridul Krishna Shastri ji will recite the divine story of Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran. During this time devotees will be drenched in the nectar of devotion, knowledge and renunciation.
A grand event of Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Gyan Yagya will be organized in Govindpur, Dhanbad. This spiritual event will be held from 3 pm to 7 pm every day from 17 January to 23 January 2026. The Katha will be organized at Raj Vilas Bhawan, Kolabandh, Govindpur, Dhanbad. Shrimad Bhagwat Katha will be read by the most revered Acharya Mridul Krishna Shastri ji. In this seven-day long Gyan Yagya, the devotees will receive the divine message of Lord Krishna's pastimes, devotion, knowledge and renunciation. The organizers of the program are Geeta Devi, Urmila Devi-Shambhu Nath Agarwal, Pinky-Nandlal Agarwal, Payal-Badalram Agarwal, Sushma-Shyam Kejriwal and all the friends. The organizers have appealed to all the devotees of Dhanbad and surrounding areas to participate in this religious event and earn virtuous benefits.
Who is Acharya Mridul Krishna Shastri?
Acharya Mridul Krishna Shastri ji is a famous and popular Srimad Bhagwat story reader of the country. He is especially known for his sweet voice, simple language and emotional presentation. Acharya Mridul Krishna Shastri ji, associated with the spiritual tradition of Vrindavan, has propagated Sanatan Dharma through many Bhagwat Katha, Ram Katha and satsang programs in the country and abroad.
A beautiful coordination of devotion, knowledge and values can be seen in his stories, which easily makes the listeners emotional.