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