Archive · 5 Sep 2026
ISKCON Chennai Celebrates Sri Krishna Janmashtami With Devotional Fervour
ISKCON Chennai held a two-day celebration for Sri Krishna Janmashtami.
The event began on September 3 at the temple on Chennai’s ECR.
Many devotees, families, young people and other visitors took part.
People joined prayers, singing and special ceremonies.
Devotees also fasted during the day and visited the temple to see the deity.
A special bathing ceremony called Maha Abhishekam was performed.
The celebration ended with Maha Arati and prasadam was shared.
People who could not attend watched the event online.
Two-day Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations began September 3 at the ISKCON Chennai ECR temple.
Devotees, families, youth, residents and members of the public participated in large numbers.
The programme included worship ceremonies, a Srimad Bhagavatam class, Guru Puja and devotional singing.
Devotees observed a fast and attended the Maha Abhishekam and Maha Arati marking Krishna’s appearance.
Prasadam was distributed, while the celebrations were livestreamed on the official ISKCON Chennai YouTube channel.
- Who
- ISKCON Chennai, devotees, families, youth, residents and members of the public.
- What
- A two-day Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebration featuring worship, fasting, devotional singing, ceremonial bathing and prasadam distribution.
- When
- The celebrations began on September 3 and continued on September 4.
- Where
- The ISKCON Chennai ECR temple in Chennai.
- Why
- To commemorate the divine appearance of Lord Sri Krishna and allow devotees to participate in devotional observances.
- Event
- Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations
- Venue
- ISKCON Chennai ECR temple
- Duration
- Two days, beginning September 3
- Main observances
- Arati, Srimad Bhagavatam class, Guru Puja, kirtan and abhishekam
- Devotee practice
- Fasting and seeking darshan of Lord Sri Krishna
- Culminating ceremonies
- Maha Abhishekam followed by Maha Arati
- Online access
- Livestreamed on the official ISKCON Chennai YouTube channel