Radhakanta mataji from the Manchester Hare Krishna Temple had the privilege to offer the first arati to the newly installed deities.

"All glories, all glories to the beautiful arati ceremony of Lord Caitanya! This Gaura-arati is being performed in a grove on the bank of the Ganges and is captivating everyone in the universe.

"On Lord Caitanya's right is Lord Nityananda, and on His left is Sri Gadadhara. Nearby stands Sri Advaita, and Srivasa Thakura holds an umbrella over Lord Caitanya's head.

"Lord Caitanya has sat down on a jeweled throne, and Lord Brahma and the other demigods are performing His arati.

"As Narahari Sarakara and other associates of Lord Caitanya fan Him with camaras, Sanjaya Pandita, Mukunda Datta, Vasu Ghosa and other devotees sing sweet kirtana.

"Conchshells, bells, and karatalas resound, and the mrdangas play very sweetly. This kirtana music is supremely sweet and relishable to hear.

"The brilliance of Lord Caitanya's face conquers millions upon millions of moons, and the garland of forest flowers around His neck shines.

"Lord Siva, Sukadeva Gosvami, and Narada Muni are all present, and their voices are choked with the great ecstasy of transcendental love. Thus Thakura Bhaktivinoda envisions the glory of Lord Sri Caitanya."

A mystical atmosphere had descended directly from the spiritual abode. Everyone was able to feel the presence of the Lord in His most beautiful deity form as Sri Sri Nitai Saci-Sundar. Devotees were intensely engaged in chanting the Holy Name, which is the yuga dharma for this age.

This process of worship is recommended in all revealed scriptures such as the Vedic literature, the Koran, the Bible etc. The congregational chanting of the names of god immediately elevates one to the transcendental platform free from anxiety and distress.

The bhoga offerings kept coming in great numbers. It was originally thought to offer 20-30 or perhaps with great endeavour 108 preparations. This has been far surpassed by devotees bringing 150 bhoga offerings and more.

The Lords wanted to make Their grand appearance. They didn't care about formalities, time or place or any institutional policies. They wanted to come and give Their most beneficial darshan to all the people of Leicester and beyond.

Devotees listened attentively to what Puri Maharaja had to say. Maharaja explained the effects of chanting 'Gouranga', the most merciful name of God. There is no consideration of offences in chanting these names.

Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu descended in this age of kali to deliver the most fallen souls and bring them back to His divine abode. The process is easy and sublime. The congregational chanting of the names of God is therefore the process for Self Realisation for this age.