Janmashtami is a very special Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. It is observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha). Every year, people across the world to celebrate Janmashtami with great happiness and devotion. At ISKCON Gurugram, this festival is celebrated in a grand and spiritual way, thanks to the efforts of many dedicated devotees and volunteers.
Each year, millions of people celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami to remember Lord Krishna’s divine appearance. This festival brings:
- Spiritual Purification
- Relief from past karma
- Peace and happiness in one’s life
janma karma ca me divyam
evaṁ yo vetti tattvataḥ
tyaktvā dehaṁ punar janma
naiti mām eti so ’rjuna
Bhagavad-gita 4.9
“Whoever understands My divine birth and activities will never take birth again in this world but will attain My eternal abode.”
On Janmashtami, devotees observe fasting till midnight. The temple is decorated with flowers, lights, and colorful decorations. Special events like bhajans, aratis, and offerings are performed with love, devotion and great enthusiasm.
More than 100 varieties of food are prepared and offered to Lord Krishna on this day. Devotees also chant his holy names, read the Bhagavad Gita, and share spiritual wisdom by distributing books and inviting others to Krishna consciousness.
At midnight, a grand abhisheka is performed of Lord Krishna, followed by the beautiful maha arati, programs, and distribution of prasadam. The temple becomes filled with joy, with lakhs of visitors coming to seek blessings.
Behind this wonderful celebration are volunteers who selflessly serve. They help in every aspect, from organizing, arranging, registering and welcoming guests to serving prasadam and managing the crowd.
This Janmashtami, you too can join and become part of this loving service. All you need is a heart full of devotion and a sincere wish to help and serve devotees and the Lord. Every small act of service becomes a spiritual offering to Lord Krishna. Volunteering not only brings you closer to Krishna, but also helps you grow spiritually and connect with a community of like minded devotees.
Here are some ways you can serve this Janmashtami in Iskcon Gurugram
- Crowd Management Sewa
- Serving Prasadam
- Decoration Sewa
- Abhishekam Assistance Sewa
- Spiritual Awareness Seva (Gita Classes, DYPH, Bhakti Vriksha)
- Shoe Stall Sewa
- Welcoming Guests
- Sweets Packing Sewa
- Book Distribution Seva
- Queue Management Sewa.
Sewa during Janmashtami is not just a help but a sacred offering. It is a rare opportunity to engage the body, mind, and heart in Lord Krishna’s service.
Whether you can give just an hour or your whole day, your help will be valuable. Every hand counts in making this celebration joyful and organized. Engaging in Sewa helps purify our heart by removing pride and selfishness, brings us closer to Lord Krishna through loving devotional service.
Let us come together and celebrate Janmashtami as a united family of Krishna’s devotees. Serve with love, chant with joy, and make this Janmashtami a memorable one, both for you and everyone who visits our Radha Damodar Temple.
Hare Krishna!