janma karma ca me divyam
evaṁ yo vetti tattvataḥ
tyaktvā dehaṁ punar janma
naiti mām eti so ’rjuna
 

"One who knows the transcendental nature of My appearance and activities does not, upon leaving the body, take his birth again in this material world, but attains My eternal abode, O Arjuna." - Bhagavad Gita 4.9

Janmashtami means the day that Krsna is born, the day that He appears. God is never born. He is beginning-less and endless but just as the sun rises in the morning and sets in the evening the Lord appears to our vision at a certain time and it is called his birth and then He disappears for our vision which is called His disappearance. Krishna gives us the the supreme benediction on how we can become happy, peaceful and return to the Lord's abode at the end of our lives - simply serve Him with devotion, learn about His appearance and activities, and chant His glories. 

Holy days, such as Sri Krishna Janmastami, are considered to be the mother of devotion because they provide us with spiritual nourishment and a unique time to learn about, reflect upon, and rededicate ourselves to the teachings and services of Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.  Today's festival is designed for the pleasure of the Lord and to inspire your hearts with  kirtans, recitation of Krishna’s pastimes, drama, dance, a sumptuous prasadam feast, an opulent maha-abhishek (bathing), and a spectacular midnight arati (the time when Lord Krishna appeared).

Important information for Janmastami

Evening Program is from 5:30 p.m. - Midnight 

• Kirtans and Krishna Katha in the Temple Room all night 

• Dance performance on outside stage at 8:30 p.m

• Maha Abhishek (Bathing Ceremony) at 9:30 p.m. 

• Drama at 10:30 p.m.  

• Prasadam stalls including Dosa, Samosa, and Pani Puri

• Maha Midnight Arati, with 56 Bhoga Offerings and new Flower Dress

-Temple will be open for Mangala Arati at 5:00 a.m. 
-Temple will be open for darshan all day starting at 8:00 a.m.  
-Interested in service on Janmastami?  Come during the day or evening and there are plenty of ways to get involved. Call 267.968.6825 if interested.  
-For sponsorships and to participate in our Kalash Abhishek seva please see link below or call 267.968.6825
- Parking will be available at the Temple, street parking, the Univest Bank parking lot on Allens Lane, and the Lutheran Seminary on Germantown Ave.   Since parking space is limited we kindly ask that you carpool with friends and family members.