Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2022

Schedule

Aug 19, 2022 8:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location

Iskcon of NC, 1032 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough, NC
Sri Krishna Janmashtami, is the grandest celebration of the year, celebrating the appearance (janma) of Lord Sri Krishna. August 19th from 4pm till midnight.
A festival not to be missed! Highlighting: Aratika (light offering) to the most gorgeously dressed Sri Sri Radha Golokananda, grand abhishek (worship) ceremony, swinging Radha Krishna (Jhulana Yatra), 8-hour of live kirtans and bhajans, dahi handi (yogurt pot breaking), variety of children games & activities, dance/drama cultural programs, Radha Krishna boat festival, special midnight aratika, evening and midnight prasadam and delicious prasadam stalls.
EVENT SCHEDULE: 7:30 a.m. - Midnight
Darshan of Sri Sri Radha Golokananda with special Midnight Aratika
4:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
8-Hour Live Kirtans & Bhajans Chanting the Holy Names of Krishna
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cultural Programs Attractive dance & drama performances
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Radha Krishna Boat Festival
8:00 p.m.
Dahi Handi Commemorating Lord Krishna by breaking butter pots
7:30 p.m. & 12:30 a.m.
Maha Prasadam Feast The opulent delicious feast will be served free to everyone.
9:00 p.m.
Grand Abhishek Ceremony Radha Krishna will be bathed with various auspicious ingredients like milk, yogurt, and honey.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Join the team to organize this grand celebration. There will be seva (service) opportunities on the 18th and 19th of August. For details please contact our staff or signup on our website.
DANCE & DRAMA PERFORMANCE:
We would like to extend an invitation to any artists and dancers to perform a cultural dance or drama performance for the pleasure of Lord Krishna.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]
Phones:
Aditya Narayan Dasa (407) 451-7735; Lila
Shakti Dasi (919) 448-5178
Location: 1032 Dimmocks Mill Road
Hillsborough NC, 27278
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