Janmastami 2024
Monday, AUGUST 26th
Darshan All Day / Festival 6pm-Midnight
Join us for Darshan, Kirtan, Jhulan, Gift Shop, Maha Kalash Abhishek, Kids Activities, Prasadam Feast, Mantra Meditation, and more!
The festival is free and all are welcome.
Also join us for a Pre-Janmastami Celebration & Maha Kalash Abhishek!
Sunday, August 25th 5-9PM
PARK
WITH
EASE
On Site - If you would like an onsite pass for Janmastami you are invited to be a sponsor of the festival. Connect with Caitanya Nitai/ Laxman Bhandari for details - 240 476 6540.
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Free Festival Parking: There will be free satellite parking lots throughout our neighborhood. Shuttles will bring you to and from the temple anytime between 6pm and 12.30am.
Off-site lot locations:
Potomac Presbyterian Church: 10301 River Rd
Avenel Park: 10051 Oaklyn Drive
FINAL SHUTTLE LEAVES THE TEMPLE PROPERTY AT 12:30AM
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When leaving the festival, we strongly encourage drivers only to take the shuttle bus back to the lot and then return to pick up the rest of your party. This allows us to maximize the use of the shuttle buses and speeds the exit process for everyone.
ABOUT
Janmastami
The Birth of Lord Krishna
Janmastami is one of the biggest spiritual celebrations of the year at ISKCON of DC. Krishna is a Sanksrit name for God which means ‘the all-attractive One’. The birthplace of Krishna on earth, Vrindavan in India, is home to over 5,000 Temples dedicated to Krishna and the practice of Bhakti Yoga – the path of loving devotional service to God.
At ISKCON of DC, we have a celebration that is not to be missed! It is an event filled with music, dance, food and fun activities for the whole family Janmastami is a day to celebrate Krishna’s presence in our lives, to be grateful for our relationship with Him, and to join in the festival to love and honor Him.