Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2025

Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2025

Come celebrate Janmashtami with us at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple! Join us for a day filled with devotional music, dance performances, delicious food, and spiritual talks. Witness the enchanting Janmashtami ceremony and immerse yourself in the joyous festivities. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with Sri Krishna and experience the magic of Janmashtami with our vibrant community. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable celebration!

Saturday & Sunday

9 & 10 August

Lotus Market • 9am – 3pm

Vegan & Veg Food • Art Confectionery • Books • Home Decor • Fresh Produce • Semi-precious & Costume Jewellery • Handcrafted Candles • Clothing • Health & Wellness • Footwear • Children’s Toys & Games Perfume & Personal Care • Live Entertainment

Gita Week

10-15 August • 6pm – 7:30pm

Friday 15 August

Janmashtami (Hindu)

Learner’s Fest • 9am – 12:30pm

Public Offerings – Fruit, Flowers & Gifts

10am – 5:30pm

Free Meals

11am – 5:30pm

Saturday 16 August

Sri Krishna Janmashtami

Fast until midnight.

4:30am – Midnight

40th & 50th Exhibit

Maha Yagna @9:30amCost R108/per person

Gifts & Fruit and Flower Offerings • 9am-9pm

You may offer gifts, jewellery, fruit & flowers, cooking ingredients, & birthday cards to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami Maha Abhishek • 9:30pm

Free Vegetarian Meals • 10am-Midnight

Cultural Festival • 11:30am - Midnight

Janmashtami Market • 11:30am -10:30pm

Govinda’s Snack Bar

Radhanath’s Gifts

Donations

Face painting

Wisdom Books

Events & SSRRT Connect

Krishna’s Kids Activity • 11:30am - 8pm

Balloon Twisting, Face Painting, Games & Prizes, Treats, Krishna Lila Animation, Krishna’s Birthday Cake Cutting

Bhakti Theatre’s Campfire Kirtan • 6:30pm – 10:30pm

Temple Gardens

My Janmashtami Challenge • 11:30am -11pm

Complete four challenges:

1. Prabhupada Lila Adventure

2. 108 Mantras

3. Floating Candle Prayers

4. SSRRT Quiz

On completion of each challenge, you will be awarded a colour-coded

sticker to add to your scorecard. Use your completed scorecard to

claim your prize. This challenge is open to everyone. You can enter as an individual, couple, family, or team. It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete the challenge.

Parking & Security

Your safety is vital. Metro Police, SAPS, and two private security companies as well as ample car guards will be visible during the festival. Guest parking on the Temple property grass will be available first come, first served. Once the Temple Parking is full, traffic will be diverted accordingly. Note the shuttle service will run on Saturday 16 August from 6pm until Sunday 17 August 1:30am.

Additional Secure Parking

Secure parking has been arranged at the following venues with a shuttle service to and from the festival drop-off zone:

City Treasury

Mosque Parking

Manpower Department Parking

Sunday 17 August

Sri Vyasa-puja of

His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta

Swami Prabhupada

Fast until midday.

Festival begins at 10am.

Offerings of Love

Anyone following the principles of Krishna consciousness and chanting Hare Krishna is invited to prepare bhoga offerings for Srila Prabhupada. Please hand in your offerings by 11am in the amphitheatre. Kindly note: that no offerings will be accepted in polystyrene containers. You may purchase eco-packaging from Radhanath's Gifts. You may also bring flowers, flower garlands, and cards.

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