Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2023

The Hare Krishna Mandir in Ahmedabad is gearing up for the grand celebration of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna. The festival will be held on September 7, 2023, and will begin with a Hindola Seva (swing ceremony) at 8:00 AM. This will be followed by an Abhishekam (ceremonial bathing) for Sri Sri Radha Madhav, the main deities of the temple, at 9:30 AM.In the evening, there will be a Swarna Ratha Yatra (golden chariot procession) around the temple campus. The chariot will be decorated with flowers and lights, and will be pulled by devotees. The procession will be accompanied by melodious kirtan (chanting) and dancing. At midnight, there will be a Maha Mangala Aarti (auspicious aarti) followed by Jhulan Seva (swing ceremony) and Ekant Seva (private worship). The festivities will continue until the next day, when Nandotsav (festival of Nand) will be celebrated. There are many ways for the public to participate in the Janmashtami celebrations at Hare Krishna Mandir. They can attend the Hindola Seva, Abhishekam, Swarna Ratha Yatra, Maha Mangala Aarti, Jhulan Seva, or Ekant Seva. They can also sponsor a seva (service), such as the distribution of khichadi prasadam (a simple lentil dish), the decoration of the temple, or the feeding of the cows.