Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2024

Celebrations on Sunday, Aug 25th and Monday, Aug. 26th

PROGRAM

Sun, Aug. 25th (Janmastami celebration with children)

5 PM onwards: Childrens’ Activities: Register HERE
5 PM: Matka Breaking
5 – 8 PM: Dance Performances
6 – 6.30 PM: Arati
7.30 – 8.30 PM: Costume Parade (Register HERE)
8 PM: Matka Breaking (2nd round)

Note: Register for children’s costume parade. Click HERE.
Delicious Vegetarian and Vegan food stalls on serving international menu

Mon, Aug. 26th  (Janmastami)

5 – 6 PM: Kirtan
6 – 6:30 PM Arotika
6.30 – 7:45 PM: Abhishekam and Kirtan
8 – 8:45 PM: Festival Talk
9 – 10:30 PM: Devotional performances based on Krsna’s pastimes
10:30 – 12 AM: Kirtan.
12 – 12.30 AM: Midnight Arotika (All midnight Arotika sponsors to be present in the temple hall by 11 PM).
12.30 – 1 AM: Prasadam

Note:  Delicious Vegetarian and Vegan food stalls on serving international menu

Tue, Aug. 27th  (Srila Prabhupada appearance day)

10.30 – 11am: Abhishek
11 – 12.30 pm: Reading of offerings to Srila Prabhupada
12.30 – 1pm: Bhoga offerings, Bhajans
1pm: Guruvastaka Arotika
1.30pm: Lunch Prasadam

Note: The final program details will come soon. Please stay tuned and visit us later.

*Note The timings are subjected to change. Please check here for the most up to date information

Children’s activities.

• Henna
• Face painting & Balloon twisting
• Bounce House
• Games
• Costume Parade
• Matka Breaking 

Parking information for Sun, Aug. 25th and Mon Aug. 26th

 Please note that there is no parking inside the temple including any volunteers, as it will be reserved for handicapped and senior citizens.

1. Please note there is no parking on McDowell Street.
2. Do not stop on McDowell Street at any time.
3. Please do not park on Westminster drive which goes inside the McDowell apartment. Your car may be towed
4. Park only on Westminster after the McDowell Apartments, Abby Drive, Abbotsford drive, Redfield Drive if coming from East.
5. If coming from West, please park on Bond and Wall Streets

About Janmastami

Janmashtami commemorates the earthly appearance of Krishna, who is described in the scriptures as the Supreme Personality of God Himself. One of the biggest religious festivals in the world, it is celebrated by approximately nine hundred and thirty million people around the world–and about two million in the US alone.

But why Janmashtami, one may ask? What’s so special about Krishna, as opposed to any other form of God? It’s His personable-ness. He reciprocates in unique and personal way with every devotee who offers Him love—He is the most adorable, mischievous son, the most romantic lover, the most compassionate friend. And on Janmashtami, devotees celebrate Krishna in all of these aspects. For just as Krishna reciprocates individually with His relatives and confidantes, he responds to the distinct feelings and desires held most deeply in the heart of every single worshipper.

So remember that whatever way you worship Krishna on Janmashtami, He will reciprocate with you accordingly. It’s a meditation that makes for an extremely rewarding devotional experience.