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Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2024
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 August 26, 2024, 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.....
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 August 26, 2024, 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.
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Activities
Maha Prasada counters: There will be counters set up around the temple where prasadam (food offered to God) will be distributed to the public. This is a great way to experience the flavors of Indian cuisine and to get a taste of the spiritual atmosphere of the festival.
Fun games for children: There will be a variety of fun games and activities for children, such as face painting, henna tattoos, and balloon animals. This is a great way for children to learn about the festival and to have some fun.
Distribution of Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam: There will be books about the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam, the sacred texts of Hinduism, distributed to the public. This is a great way to learn more about Krishna's teachings and to deepen one's understanding of Hinduism.
Hare Krishna Mantra chanting: There will be continuous chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra throughout the day. This is a powerful way to connect with Krishna and to experience His love and blessings.
Melodious Kirtans: There will be kirtans (devotional songs) performed by various artists from around the nation. This is a beautiful way to celebrate Krishna's birth and to express one's love for Him.
Special Kathak Dance Performance: There will be a special Kathak dance performance that tells the story of Krishna's life and pastimes. This is a beautiful and moving way to learn about Krishna's life and to experience His ine love.
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Organized By
Hare Krishna Mandir Ahmedabad
Aparajita Dasa
Hare Krishna Mandir Rd, opposite Ahmedabad
6352542831
apjd[at]harekrishnamandir[dot]org
How to reach
The nearest airport is SVPI Airport, Ahmedabad,
which is 28 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Agmedabad railway station,
which is 20 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Ranip Bus Depot,
which is 15KMs away.
