Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Hare Krishna Golden Temple Sets September 4 Janmashtami Celebrations
The Hare Krishna Movement–Hyderabad is holding a special celebration for Sri Krishna Janmashtami.
It will happen on September 4 at the Hare Krishna Golden Temple in Banjara Hills.
Visitors can see four decorated forms of Lord Krishna.
They can also take part in a devotional swing ceremony called Jhulan or Unjala Seva.
The programme includes prayers, a fire ceremony and many bathing ceremonies for the deities.
Devotees will offer 56 kinds of food in an event called Chappan Bhog.
At night, Sri Radha Govinda will receive a special bathing ceremony using 108 pots.
The celebration will end with Maha Mangala Arati at midnight, along with cultural programmes for students and visitors.
The Hare Krishna Movement–Hyderabad will celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami on September 4 at the Hare Krishna Golden Temple in Banjara Hills.
Devotees can receive darshan of Sri Radha Govinda, Sri Godha Krishna, Sri Laddu Gopal and Sri Makhan Krishna, and participate in Jhulan/Unjala Seva.
The programme includes Shringara Arati, Sri Narasimha Homa, several abhishekams, Chappan Bhog and Raja Bhoga Arati.
A special abhishekam for Sri Radha Govinda using 108 Kalashas will begin at 10:30 p.m., followed by Maha Mangala Arati at midnight.
Cultural activities will include the Hare Krishna Challenge, Krishna Kids, Japa Club, and traditional dance and music programmes.
- Who
- The Hare Krishna Movement–Hyderabad, devotees and participants in the cultural programmes.
- What
- A Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebration featuring darshan, devotional ceremonies, abhishekams, food offerings, talks and cultural programmes.
- When
- September 4; the 108-Kalasha abhishekam begins at 10:30 p.m. and Maha Mangala Arati is scheduled for midnight.
- Where
- The Hare Krishna Golden Temple in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami and provide devotees opportunities for worship, darshan and devotional participation.
- Organizer
- Hare Krishna Movement–Hyderabad
- Venue
- Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills
- Celebration date
- September 4
- Deity forms
- Sri Radha Govinda, Sri Godha Krishna, Sri Laddu Gopal and Sri Makhan Krishna
- Food offering
- Chappan Bhog featuring 56 varieties of delicacies
- Main night ceremony
- Special abhishekam to Sri Radha Govinda with 108 Kalashas at 10:30 p.m.
- Closing event
- Maha Mangala Arati and Jhulan at midnight
