Sri Krishna Janmashtami - Iskcon Durban
About this Event
Sri Krishna Janmastami Celebration
Join us for a vibrant in-person celebration of Sri Krishna Janmastami! Experience the joy, colors, and devotion as we come together to honor the birth of Lord Krishna. Expect lively music, traditional dances, and mouth-watering sweets that capture the spirit of this special day. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable time filled with laughter and love. Don't miss out on the fun and festivities!
Agenda
Gita Week
Info: 28 August – 3 September
Bhagavad-gita Katha
Monday–Friday 6pm-7:30pm
Satruday & Sunday 5pm-6pm
Travelling Temple
Info: Lamp Offerings
Prasad Distribution
Monday–Friday 5pm-8pm
Satruday & Sunday 11am-4pm
Travelling Temple Lamp Offerings Prasad Distribution Monday–Friday 5pm-8pm
Info: Saturday
29 August
Bangladesh Market Festival
Kirtan & Prasad Distribution
8:30am – 1pm
Sunday
30 August
2:30pm – 5pm
Offerings & Gifts • Free Vegetarian Meals • Cultural Entertainment
Wednesday
2 September
Senior Citizen Festival
9am – 1pm
Thursday
3 September
Sri Krishna Janmastami (Smarta)
Learners Festival
10am – 12pm
Offerings & Gifts
10am – 7:30pm
You may offer gifts, jewellery, fruit & flowers, cooking ingredients, & birthday cards to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath.
Midday Festival
11:45am-1pm
Krishna Katha • Arari & Kirtan
Gita Week Conclusion
6:00pm-7:30pm
Friday
4 September
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
4:30am – Midnight
Offerings & Gifts
9am – 9pm
You may offer gifts, jewellery, fruit & flowers, cooking ingredients, & birthday cards to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath.
Free Vegetarian Meals
10am – Midnight
Highlights
Info: Friday
4 September
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
4:30am – Midnight
Offerings & Gifts
9am – 9pm
You may offer gifts, jewellery, fruit & flowers, cooking ingredients, & birthday cards to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath.
Free Vegetarian Meals
10am – Midnight
Cultural Festival
6pm – Midnight
Sri Krishna Maha Abhishek
9:30pm
Temple Room
Janmashtami Market
6pm – 11pm
Govinda’s Snack Bar • Gift Store • Face Painting • Wisdom Books • SSRRT Maha Shop • BYS • Events & Branding
Bhakti Theatre’s Campfire Kirtan
6pm – 10:30pm
Temple Gardens
Krishna’s Kids Birthday Party for Kids
6pm – 10:30pm
Krishna’s Birthday Party for Kids • Balloon Twisting • Face Painting • Games & Prizes • Treats • Krishna Lila Animation • Krishna’s Birthday Cake Cutting
Movies Under the Stars
Temple Amphitheatre
6pm-10:30pm
My Janmashtami Challenge
6pm-10:30pm
Complete all four challenges!
1. Krishna Lila Adventure
Journey through the pastimes of Krishna with interactive storytelling. Is
Highlights
Info: My Janmashtami Challenge
6pm-10:30pm
Complete all four challenges!
1. Krishna Lila Adventure
Journey through the pastimes of Krishna with interactive storytelling. Island
2. Prayer of Love
Write a heartfelt prayer,which will be offered to the Deities on the altar.
3. Floating Candle Prayers
Offer a candle to Krishna with intention, then we will assist you to float your candle in the moat.
4. Mantra Park
Chant 108 Hare Krishna maha-mantras.
On completion of each challenge you will be awarded a colour-coded sticker to add to your score card. Use your completed score card to claim your prize.
Who can participate?
Anyone and Everyone! You can enter individually,
as a couple, in a team or as a family.
How long will it take? 45minutes.
Saturday 5 September
Birth Anniversary of ISKCON Founder Acharya
His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
10am-2pm
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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