Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2024

Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2024

Celebrate the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple! Join us for a day filled with devotional songs, dance performances, and delicious prasadam. Witness the enchanting abhishek ceremony followed by joyful festivities throughout the day. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the divine energy of Lord Krishna's appearance day!

Saturday

24 August

Bangladesh Market Festival

Kirtan & Prasad Distribution

9am – 1pm

Lotus Market

10am – 3pm

Vegan & Veg Food, Arts & Crafts, Kids Activities, Jumping Castle, Live Entertainment

Sunday

25 August

Offerings & Gifts • Kirtan Mela • Free Vegetarian Meals • Govinda’s Snack Bar • Gift Store • Face painting • Wisdom Books • Mantra Park

11am – 4pm

Lotus Market

10am – 3pm

Vegan & Veg Food, Arts & Crafts, Kids Activities, Jumping Castle, Live Entertainment

Monday

26 August

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

9am – 11:30pm

Cultural Festival

6pm – Midnight

Sri Krishna Maha Abhishek

9:30pm

Janmashtami Market

6pm – 11pm

Govinda’s Snack Bar • Gift Store Face painting • Wisdom Books • Krishna’s Birthday Party for Children and Kids Activities

Bhakti Theatre’s Campfire Kirtan

6pm – 11pm

Temple Gardens

My Janmashtami Challenge

6pm-11pm

Complete all four challenges!

Krishna Quiz

Go on a guide tour exhibit and answer an easy question at the end.

Krishna Lila Adventure

Journey through the pastimes of Krishna with interactive storytelling.

Floating Candle Prayers

Offer a candle to Krishna with intention, then we will assist you to float your candle in the moat.

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.

Tuesday 27 August

Birth Anniversary of ISKCON Founder Acharya

His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple, 50 Bhaktivendanta Swami Circle, Durban, South Africa