Janmashtami Celebration 28th August

What is Janmastami

Janmashtami is the festival celebrating the birth of Lord Shri Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Janmashtami is traditionally celebrated by observing a fast throughout the day in commemoration of the challenges and dangers surrounding the birth of Shri Krishna in the prison. The fast is broken at midnight, which is believed to be the time of Shri Krishna's birth. On the day of Janmashtami devotees perform aartis, bhajans, kirtans and dance and drama performances such as Raas Leela and Krishna Leela.

The day after Janmashtami is known as Nandotsav or Dahi Handi and on this day devotees celebrate the divine protection and safe arrival of Shri Krishna to his foster parents, Nanda and Yashoda. On this day, devotees bathe baby Krishna, offer prayers, share sweets and form pyramids to break a pot of curd (imitating Lord Shri Krishna's most famous childhood activities).   

This year Janmashtami will be on the 26th of August.

But, Curtin Hindu Club will be bringing to you extended Janmashtami festivities with a Janmastami celebration happening on campus on Wednesday, 28th of August. 

Event Information

Date: Wednesday, 28th of August 2024

Timings: 12pm to 2pm - a Common Free Time when no classes are scheduled on campus. 

Venue: Club HQ (106B) - room located in the Guild Courtyard, next to the Guild Kitchen. 

Tickets: the whole event will be free of cost for all. 

Donations: The event will be led by ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) temple volunteers and prasadam will be provided by Govinda's Hare Krishna Restaurant. If you would like to support the efforts of the temple and do some good deeds on the auspicious day, please consider making donations to the temple. Please bring some cash with you on the day and there will be a donation box available. Any amount of donation will be appreciated. 

What will happen on the day

- Shri Krishna Aarti and Tulsi Aarti

- Bhajans and kirtans

- Krishna naam chanting

- Guided meditation

- Narration of Krishna leela and quiz 

- Prasadam 

Who to contact for more information

For more information and regular updates about the Janmashtami celebration, please follow our Instagram page @curtin_hindu_club. 

Have any question? Feel free to dm us or email us at curtinhinduclub@gmail.com. 

 

We look forward to see you!