ISKCON Kurukshetra lit for Janmashtami, with Lord Krishna playing the flute beside rows of diyas

CelebrateJanmashtami

The divine appearance of Lord Krishna

Join thousands of devotees for a divine evening of kirtan, Krishna Katha, Abhishek, midnight Krishna appearance, and Mahaprasadam at ISKCON Kurukshetra.

Date

4th September, 2026

Friday

Time

5 PM onwards

Till mid night

Celebration

Kirtan • Katha • Abhishek

Maha Aarti • Mahaprasadam

Come together. Chant together. Celebrate Krishna.

At ISKCON Kurukshetra

The Divine Appearance

Why We Celebrate
Janmashtami

On this sacred night, Lord Krishna appeared on earth to protect dharma and spread love, joy, and devotion. It is a time to remember His divine pastimes and invite His presence into our hearts.

Divine Birth

Celebrating the appearance of Lord Krishna, the Supreme source of all joy.

Victory of Goodness

A reminder that dharma always triumphs over darkness and evil.

Spiritual Renewal

A chance to purify our hearts through devotion, kirtan and remembrance.

Bond of Love

Strengthening our connection with Krishna through love, seva and togetherness.

A Celebration Like No Other

Why Celebrate at
ISKCON Kurukshetra?

At ISKCON Kurukshetra, Janmashtami is more than a festival – it is a divine experience that touches the heart and uplifts the soul.

Divine Ambience

Our temple is beautifully decorated, creating a spiritual atmosphere that uplifts your heart.

Soulful Kirtans

Experience melodious kirtans that fill the air with devotion and positive energy.

Special Abhishek

Be a part of the midnight abhishek and witness the divine celebration of Krishna’s birth.

Mahaprasadam

Experience the grace of Krishna through Mahaprasadam, prepared with devotion and offered to the Lord.

Krishna Katha

Enrich your soul with inspiring discourses from the Srimad Bhagavatam and Gita.

Family Togetherness

Celebrate Krishna’s divine appearance together with loved ones in an atmosphere of devotion and joy.

Offer Your Seva

Your Seva,Greater Impact.

Every offering you make helps us create a divine experience for thousands of devotees — through seva, celebrations and spiritual upliftment.

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Flower Decoration

Help us beautifully decorate the temple with fresh flowers.

Annadaan Seva

Provide pure, sattvic meals to devotees and those in need.

Maha Abhishek

Support special rituals and abhishek for Lord Krishna.

Festival Seva

Contribute towards festivals and grand celebrations.

General Donation

Support our ongoing activities and devotional initiatives.

Your donation helps in temple
maintenance and seva activities

Every contribution creates a
lasting spiritual impact

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Flower Decoration

Help us beautifully decorate the temple with fresh flowers for festivals and daily worship.

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₹501

Daily Flower Decoration

Support daily fresh flower offerings in the temple.

₹1,001

Enhanced Flower Decoration

Help us enhance the beauty of the temple with more flowers.

₹2,100

Altar Flower Decoration

Contribute towards beautiful altar flower arrangements.

₹5,100

Festival Flower Decoration

Support grand flower decorations for festivals.

₹11,000

Complete Flower Decoration

Sponsor complete flower decoration for special days.

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Glimpse of Devotion

Moments that
stay in the heart

From joyful celebrations to selfless seva, every moment at ISKCON Kurukshetra is a step closer to Krishna.

Devotees reaching towards the aarti lamp as the thali is carried through the crowd
Laddu Gopal dressed in yellow silk with a jewelled crown and flute, surrounded by flowers
The temple altar dressed in flower garlands for Janmashtami
The temple lit up at night, with devotees gathered on the grounds
Devotees performing abhishek of the child Krishna deity
Devotees seated together in the temple hall with hands raised during kirtan
Volunteers serving mahaprasadam to guests

Be a Part of
This Divine Celebration

Your presence adds to the joy.

Come, celebrate and take Krishna’s blessings.

Janmashtami Special Sevas

Offer Your Seva on the
Divine Appearance Day of Lord Krishna

Each offering is an expression of love and devotion.

Chhapan bhog spread of fifty-six offerings arranged before the altar

Chappan
Bhog Seva

Offer a complete Rajbhog with various delicacies to the Lord.

₹5,600/-

Tiered aarti lamp aglow during the evening ceremony

Maha
Aarti

Sponsor the grand Aarti and be a part of this divine celebration.

₹2,100/-

Bowl of freshly churned makhan mishri offered in a brass vessel

Makhan
Mishri

Offer Lord Krishna His favourite Makhan Mishri.

₹1,100/-

Basket of fresh flowers gathered for the deity

Pushp
Seva

Offer fresh and fragrant flowers to adorn the Lord.

₹501/-

Tulsi plant in a decorated pot beside lit lamps

Tulsi
Archan Seva

Offer Tulsi leaves to the Lord with prayers and devotion.

₹251/-

Can’t decide which seva to offer?

Contribute towards Janmashtami celebrations in any amount and receive divine blessings.

Divine Schedule

A Day of Devotion

Experience the divine leelas of Lord Krishna through a day filled with spiritual bliss and sacred celebrations.

A lit clay diya

04:30 AM

Mangala Aarti

Begin the day with divine prayers and blessings.

A tasselled mridanga drum

07:00 AM

Kirtan & Bhajans

Soulful kirtan to awaken the heart and mind.

A brass kalash crowned with a coconut and mango leaves

12:00 PM

Sacred Abhishek

Witness the sacred Abhishek of Sri Sri Radha Krishna, performed with love and devotion.

A thali of sanctified food

01:00 PM

Mahaprasadam

Delicious sanctified feast for all devotees.

A pair of tiered brass aarti lamps

11:30 PM

Janmotsav &
Midnight Aarti

The divine appearance of Lord Krishna. Celebrate with joy.

Come. Celebrate. Connect.

Let’s make this Janmashtami unforgettable.

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Testimonials

What our
devotees say

Heartfelt experiences from devotees whose lives have been touched by Krishna’s grace at ISKCON Kurukshetra.

50+

Testimonials

2M+

Lives Touched

Rohit P.

Kurukshetra, Haryana

The atmosphere here is so peaceful and divine. ISKCON Kurukshetra has become a spiritual home for me and my family.

Sunita M.

Panipat, Haryana

The kirtans and discourses have brought so much positivity and clarity into my life. Truly a life-changing experience.

Ankit K.

Delhi, India

From the seva opportunities to the spiritual guidance, everything here is so well organized and heart-touching. Grateful to be a part of this temple.

Pooja S.

Ambala, Haryana

The Annadan seva is simply amazing. Feeding hundreds of people with so much love and devotion is truly inspiring.

Vikas G.

Karnal, Haryana

ISKCON Kurukshetra is not just a temple, it’s a place where you feel connected to Krishna and find inner peace.

Neha D.

Yamunanagar, Haryana

Beautiful temple, wonderful environment and very welcoming community. It feels like a family here.

We’ll Be Waiting
to Welcome You.

Celebrate the divine appearance of Lord Krishna with your family at ISKCON Kurukshetra.

Event Date

4th Sep. 2026

Friday

Venue

ISKCON Kurukshetra

Brahmasarovar Road,
Kurukshetra, Haryana 136118

Time

4:00 PM Onwards

Evening Program