Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2023
2 Day celebration on Wed, Sept. 6th and Sat Sept. 9th
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PROGRAM
Sat, Sept. 9th (Janmastami celebration with children)
Program details for Janmastami on Sept 9th:
4 PM onwards: Childrens’ Activities
6 PM: Costume parade and Bhagavad Gita Recitation
5.30 – 6 PM: Kirtan
6 – 6.30 PM: Arati
6.30 – 7 PM: Abhishekam
For kids costume parade and Bhagavad Gita recitation please register your child(ren) HERE
Wed, Sept. 6th (Janmastami)
5 – 6pm: Kirtan
6 – 6:30pm Arotika
6.30 – 7:45pm: Abhishekam and Kirtan
8 – 8:30pm: Festival Talk
8:30 – 10:30pm: Devotional performances based on Krsna’s pastimes
10:20 – 12am: Kirtan.
12 – 12.30pm: Midnight Arotika (All midnight Arotika sponsors to be present in the temple hall by 11pm).
12.30 – 1am: Prasadam
12 am – Midnight Arotika
Thu, Sept. 7th (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 timings are subjected to change. Please check here for the most up to date information
Children’s activities. Please register for costume contest and Bhagavad Gita verse recitation HERE.
- Henna
- Face painting & Balloon twisting
- Bounce House
- Games
- Costume Parade
- Matka Breaking
Parking information for Wed, Sept. 6th and Sat Sept. 9th
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.