Sri Krishna Janmastami 2025
Celebrate the Divine Appearance of Lord Krishna
Join us at ISKCON Somerset for a night of devotion, joy, and transcendental celebration as we honor the birth of Lord Sri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This sacred festival is a time to immerse ourselves in kirtan, drama, dance, hear Krishna’s divine pastimes, and bathe the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna on His divine appearance day.
🗓 Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:45 PM – 9PM
📍 Location: Franklin Township Community Center - 505, Demott Ln, Somerset, NJ-08873
📞 Contact: (201)-208-8976
Festival Highlights
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Abhishekam Ceremony – Witness the ceremonial bathing of Lord Krishna with milk, honey, ghee, and fragrant water.
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Soulful Kirtans & Bhajans – Uplifting devotional music led by local and guest devotees.
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Drama & Dance Performances – Children and youth bring Krishna’s pastimes to life.
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Fancy Dress Parade – Kids dressed as Krishna, Radha, and other divine characters.
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Spiritual Discourse – Hear enlightening talks on Krishna’s birth and teachings.
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Maha Prasadam – Sumptuous feast will be served to all the participants from 9pm onwards .
Join the Janmashtami Fancy Dress Parade!
Celebrate the divine appearance of Lord Sri Krishna by dressing your child as a character from Krishna's pastimes! This joyful competition is a wonderful way to engage children in Krishna consciousness through creativity, devotion, and fun.
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Radha Rani
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Balaram
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Gopi or Gopa
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Cowherd boy with calf
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Yashoda Mata
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Little Sudama
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Narada Muni
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Butter Thief Krishna with pot
Costume IDEAS
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Instill Krishna Consiousness through Creative Fun
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Create Lifelong Janmastami memories for your family
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Every participant receives prasadam and a gift.
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Special gift for first & second prize
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special stage performance
Why Participate ?
"One who knows the transcendental nature of My appearance and activities does not, upon leaving the body, take his birth again in this material world, but attains My eternal abode, O Arjuna."
— Bhagavad-gita 4.9
🙏 Seva & Sponsorship Opportunities for Janmastami 2025
Offer your heartfelt service to Sri Krishna on His Divine Appearance Day
Your generous contributions help us host a grand celebration, serve thousands of devotees, and glorify Lord Krishna with devotion and splendor. Choose from the following seva categories:
🌟Life Membership Sponsor
– $3,333 & Above
Become an ISKCON Life Member and receive special honors during the festival:
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🌸 Preferred access to bathe Lord Krishna during the sacred Abhishek
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🔥 Personally perform Aarti Seva to Their Lordships
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📦 Receive a Hare Krishna Mantra box with Srila Prabhupada's teachings
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🪔 Special Pooja Plate Set
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📘 Annual subscription to Back to Godhead Magazine
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📜 Official ISKCON Life Patron Certificate & Benefits
🌼Abhishek & Aarti Seva - $501
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🌸 Bathe the Lord during Abhishek
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🔥 Perform Aarti Seva
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📦 Hare Krishna Mantra box
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🪔 Pooja Plate
🪷 Grand Sponsor – $1,001
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🌸 Participate in Abhishek (bathing ceremony) as a preferred sponsor
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🔥 Perform Aarti Seva with your own hands
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📦 Receive a Hare Krishna Mantra box
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🪔 Pooja Plate Set
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📘 Back to Godhead Magazine – 1-year subscription
🪔 Aarti Seva – $251
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🌸 Bathe the Lord during Abhishek
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🔥 Perform Aarti Seva during the festival
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🪔 Receive a Pooja Plate
💠 All sponsors will receive prasadam, blessings, and mention in our gratitude list.
🎁 Additional seva and bhoga sponsorships (flowers, prasadam, garlands, deity dress, etc.) available upon request.
How to donate?.
Preferred Option Zelle: 201-208-8976 / donate@iskconsomerset.org
Checks Payable to "ISKCON Somerset"
PayPal/ Venmo/ Apply Pay/ Google Pay/ Credit Card
For credit card payments, a 3% processing fee will be deducted from your donation amount. We kindly suggest using Zelle as the preferred donation method. If you do not have a Zelle account, please proceed with credit card payment.
Amount
$251
$501
$1,001
$3,333
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