01 · Music
Musical Performances
Celebrated artistes offer Carnatic, classical and devotional music at the lotus feet of Sri Krishna.
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Swagatam Krishna
An online Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebration of music, dance, chanting and devotion—live from ISKCON Bangalore.
04 September 20268:00 PM onwards
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Live & exclusive on ISKCON Bangalore
A Janmashtami musical offering
An evening offered
at Krishna’s lotus feet.
On the sacred night of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, celebrated artistes gather to offer voice, rhythm and devotion to Lord Krishna.
The evening brings Carnatic, classical and bhakti traditions into one heartfelt live celebration for devotees everywhere.
Four offerings for one sacred evening.Music · Japa · Children’s celebration · Dance
The evening continues
Four offerings
for one sacred evening.
Music, japa, children’s celebration and dance—each unfolds in its own chapter.
02 · Chant
Anantakoti Japa Yagna
Pledge your rounds and join devotees around the world in a collective chanting offering for Janmashtami.
Explore the Japa Yagna
03 · Families
Krishna Costume Competition
Dress your child as Krishna or Radha and join a joyful celebration created for young devotees and families.
Explore the competition
04 · Dance
Cultural Dance Performances
Classical dancers bring Krishna’s leelas to life through expressive movement, rhythm and sacred storytelling.
See the performance schedule4 September · 7:50 PM–12:30 AM
The complete
Janmashtami schedule.
Everything remains on this page—from the opening darshan through cultural offerings, Maha-Abhisheka and the midnight Maha Aarti.
- 10 min
Vishesha Darshana
Darshan with devotional background music
- 15 min
Opening, Temple Darshan & Maha Sankalpa
MC introduction, temple walkthrough and Archanam
- 3 min
Introducing the External Presenter
Welcome to the cultural programme
- 22 min
Cultural Performance 01
The first devotional music or dance offering
- 22 min
Cultural Performance 02
The second live presentation in praise of Krishna
- 22 min
Cultural Performance 03
The third musical or dance offering
- 24 min
Cultural Performance 04
The final cultural presentation of the evening
- 15 min
Janmashtami Message
A special message for devotees everywhere
- 82 min
Maha-Abhisheka
The sacred ceremonial bathing of Sri Krishna
- 20 min
Janmashtami Message
A reflection before the midnight celebration
- 15 min
Soulful Sankirtan
Live congregational chanting
- 20 min
Janmashtami Maha Aarti
The auspicious moment of Sri Krishna’s appearance
- 10 min
Jhulan Seva
The celebration concludes with the swinging seva
Total programme4 hours 30 minutes
A personal offering
Offer an Archanam
in your family’s name.
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