- By Anushka Shalya
- Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:33 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Krishna Janmashtami falls on the Ashtami tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. This year, the festival will be celebrated on Friday, 4 September. On this day, devotees celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna with great pomp and show. Many ISKCON temples organise soulful kirtans, devotional chants, cultural performances and midnight prayers to celebrate Lord Krishna's birth.
Here are five ISKCON temples that every devotee should visit on Janmashtami.
ISKCON Temple Delhi
At the ISKCON Temple of Delhi, Maha kirtan, Krishna Leela drama and Jhanki darshan take place. A grand ceremonial bathing (maha abhishek) with mangala arti takes place to celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth. The temple also organises a light and sound show that depicts the stories of Mahabharat, Gita and Ramayana. The bhog includes Charanamrita, fresh fruits, Sabudana Khichdi, Kuttu Puri, Panjiri, Makhana Kheer, Pedas and Halwa-Poori prepared with pure ghee, also offered to Lord Krishna.
At the ISKCON Temple of Delhi, Maha kirtan, Krishna Leela drama and Jhanki darshan take place (Image: Pexels)
ISKCON Temple Vrindavan
ISKCON Temple Vrindavan holds immense spiritual significance as this is the very place where Lord Krishna lived in his childhood. The ISKCON temple of Vrindavan is also known as ‘Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir’. The temple offers grain-free Mahaprasadam, including Makhan Mishri, Panchamrit and Dhaniya Panjiri, after the midnight aarti, along with free Ekadashi Khichdi. During Janmashtami celebrations, devotees from around the world come here and participate in mangla aarti and seek the blessings of Lord Krishna in his native land.
ISKCON Mumbai
This ISKCON temple is located near Juhu Beach and is also known as Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari Mandir. On Janmashtami, Chappan Bhoga, along with 500,000 cupfuls of khichadi and 200,000 hot prasadam meals for devotees, are offered. Many cultural shows, maha aarti, and maha abhishek are performed at midnight on Janmashtami.
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ISKCON Bangalore
At ISKCON Temple Bangalore, Janmashtami festival is celebrated with great pomp and show. It is believed that the celebration and worship of devotees brings Lord Krishna's appearance to life through darshan, kirtan, seva and the joyful devotion of the temple community. A special offering of delicacies is made to the deities, followed by Lord Krishna prasadam for devotees
ISKCON Pune
ISKCON Pune is also known as Sri Sri Radha Kunjabihari Mandir and celebrates the Janmashtami festival by arranging dramas for kids based on Lord Krishna's childhood. The temple also organises this aarti, Maha Abhishek and midnight bhajan for devotees to welcome Lord Krishna.
ISKCON Temple Bhubneshwar
This temple's connection with Lord Jagannath adds another layer of spiritual significance. The temple is believed to be a significant centre for Krishna consciousness in the city. The temple's architecture beautifully adorns various deities and spaces for spiritual gatherings, creating a calm setting for worship and reflection. During Janmashtami, the temple organises prayers, devotional singing and community participation to celebrate Lord Krishna's birth. Special Bhoga Seva and Krishna Prasad distribution through Anna Daan are also made.
During Janmashtami, the temple organises prayers and devotional singing to celebrate Lord Krishna's birth (Image: Pexels)
Visiting the ISKCON temple on Janmashtami can make the day even more special and is believed to deepen the connection with Lord Krishna.
FAQs
1. What is Janmashtami and why is it celebrated?
Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
2. What can I expect at an ISKCON temple during Janmashtami?
At an ISKCON temple during Janmashtami, bhajans, kirtans, darshan, abhishek, midnight celebrations, and prasadam distribution are done.