ISKCON Chennai to Celebrate Grand Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival

Chennai: ISKCON Chennai is set to celebrate the divine appearance day of Lord Sri Krishna, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, from August 15 to 17, 2025. The festival commemorates the moment when the Supreme Lord descended on earth over 5,000 years ago to reestablish dharma and shower His mercy on all living beings.

Festival Highlights

• Date: August 15-17, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM onwards on August 15, full day on August 16 & 17
• Venue: ISKCON Chennai, Akkarai, Chennai – 600119
• Program Schedule:
  • Day 1 (August 15):
    • 4:00 PM: Abhishekam Seva
    • 7:00 PM: Adivas Ceremony
  • Day 2 (August 16):
    • 4:30 AM: Mangala Arati
    • 7:30 AM: Srimad Bhagavatam Class
    • 8:00 AM: Darshan Arati and Guru Puja
    • 10:00 AM to Midnight: Kirtan Mela
    • 6:30 PM: Sandhya Arati
    • 10:30 PM: Maha Abhishekam
    • 12:00 AM: Maha Arati
    • 12:30 AM: Anukalpa Prasadam
  • Day 3 (August 17):
    • 4:30 AM: Mangala Arati
    • 7:30 AM: Darshan Arati and Guru Puja
    • 8:00 AM: Srila Prabhupada Bhagavatam Class
    • 9:30 AM: Kirtan and Srila Prabhupada Glorification
    • 10:30 AM: Srila Prabhupada Abhishekam
    • 11:45 AM: Class
    • 12:30 PM: Arati
    • 1:00 PM: Prasadam

Significance of Janmashtami
Janmashtami is one of the most cherished festivals of the year, celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, who is regarded as a symbol of divinity, love, and righteousness. Devotees fast, pray, meditate, and sing devotional songs throughout the day and night.

Join the Celebration
ISKCON Chennai warmly invites everyone to join this most auspicious celebration, immerse in the transcendental atmosphere of Krishna Bhakti, and receive the blessings of Sri Krishna and Srila Prabhupada.