Shri Krishna
Janmashtami
Celebration & Special Competitions • 6 September 2026
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
ISKCON Khopoli cordially invites you, your family, and friends to participate in the divine celebration of Shri Krishna Janmashtami. Join us for an evening filled with devotion, cultural performances, and spiritual bliss!
Date
Sunday, 6th September 2026
Time
6:00 PM Onwards
Venue
Lohana Hall, Khopoli
Festival Highlights
Janmashtami Special Competitions
A series of exciting competitions designed to bring out devotion, creativity, talent, and enthusiasm in children and devotees.
1. Drawing Competition
- Group A: 10–13 years | Group B: 14–18 years
- Choose any ONE topic:
- 1️⃣ Krishna and His Friends – Leelas
- 2️⃣ Krishna and Radha – Leelas
- 3️⃣ Krishna and Mother Yashoda
- 4️⃣ Krishna Fighting with Demons
- 📌 Upload a clear, high-quality image of the drawing through the registration link.
2. Dance Competition
- Group A: 10–13 years | Group B: 14–18 years
- Perform a dance on a song related to Lord Krishna.
- 📌 Record your 2 min performance video.
- 📌 Upload the video through the registration link.
3. Japa Marathon – 'Chant More, Serve More'
- Chant the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra daily on japa beads (1 round = 108 mantras).
- Chant attentively and respectfully following standard ISKCON japa practice.
- Maintain your daily round count honestly and submit count on the platform as instructed.
- Goal: Develop regularity, sincerity, and devotion in chanting the Holy Name.
4. Fancy Dress Competition
- Children below 7 years old.
- Dress up as any personality related to Lord Krishna on the day of the program.
- Examples: Lord Krishna 🦚, Radha Rani 🌸, Mother Yashoda 👩🍼, Nanda Maharaj 👨🦳.
- Perform live on the program day at Lohana Hall!
The Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra
Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare"
Chant daily on japa beads (1 round = 108 mantras). Maintain your daily count honestly and submit your score to develop regularity, sincerity, and love for Shri Krishna!
Exciting Prizes & Tokens of Love!
🥇 🥈 🥉 Amazing prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd winners of each competition/category!
💝 A special Token of Love for ALL participants as an appreciation of their enthusiastic participation.
Sponsor Janmashtami Seva
Participate wholeheartedly in celebrating the appearance day of Lord Krishna. You can receive immense spiritual blessings by sponsoring Deity Abhishek, Flower Decorations, or Mahaprasadam distribution.