what to expect

  • spiritual wisdom and storytelling
  • friendly community environment
  • lively kirtan
  • vegan meal

Krishna Janmastami Festival

in-person festival

date – monday, august 26th

time – 6:30pm

location – Bhakti Center / temple room

admission – free

for any questions, please contact nimai@bhakticenter.org

Please join us for our annual Janmastami celebration on Monday, August 26th from 6:30PM to 12:30AM.
This Janmashtami is truly special, as we celebrate not only Lord Krishna’s divine appearance but also the 50th anniversary of Sri Sri Radha Muralidhar Ji’s installation.

The theme of our festival will be: Krishna: Meditation on His Divine Qualities

The schedule for the evening is as follows:

6:30 – 7:00
Gaura Aarti

7:00 – 7:40
Introductory Class by Sri Prahlad

7:45 – 8:05
Bhajan + Short Explanation by Sri Prahlad

8:05 – 8:30
Katha by Sri Radhika Devi

8:30 – 9:00
Drama by Joseph & Premanjali

9:00 – 9:20
Kirtan and Flower Offerings @3rd floor + Kalash Abhishek @2nd floor

9:20 – 9:40
Katha by Virabhadra Ram

9:40 – 10:00
Katha by Kaustubha

10:00 – 11:10
Abhisheka + Kirtan

10:00 – 10:50
Darshan Closed for Midnight Dressing

11:10 – 11:30
Katha by Vasudeva

11:30 – 12:00
Meditative Kirtan by Mani Manjari

12:00 – 12:30
Midnight Aarti Kirtan by Sri Prahlad

12:30 onwards
Prasadam served in 5E

We hope to see you there!